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Name: Allium Bulbs: Small Flowering Drumsticks

Botanical Name: Allium sphaerocephalon

Description: Add late-summer charm to your garden with Allium sphaerocephalon, also known as the Drumstick Allium. This small-flowering variety produces slender stems topped with oval, egg-shaped flower heads that shift from green to rich burgundy as they mature. Compact, elegant, and loved by bees, it’s perfect for naturalistic planting, borders, or gravel gardens.

Bulbs Per Pack: 20

Planting: September to December

Flowering: July.

Approx Height When Fully Grown: 50cm

Origin: Netherlands

Certified Organic: No

How to Grow Drumstick Allium Bulbs in Ireland

Plant Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs in autumn for an unusual and eye-catching display in July. This compact allium performs well in sunny, free-draining spots, making it ideal for Irish borders, prairie-style planting, and wildlife gardens.

• Planting Depth: 6–8 cm deep

• Spacing: 5–10 cm apart

• Soil: Well-drained soil – sandy or loamy preferred

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Blooming Time: July

• Height: 50cm

• Growing Tip: Plant in groups for the best effect. Pairs beautifully with grasses and late-flowering perennials. Once established, they will naturalise and return reliably each year.

Allium sphaerocephalon is a magnet for bees and other pollinators, providing a valuable late nectar source long after spring bulbs have faded.