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SPRING BULBS PLANTED IN THE FALLThis page covers Allium spring bulbs. click on other pages below for additional spring bulbs. I am going to review some but not all of the varieties available under the listed generic because that is more space than we have room to devote to the subject. However what I will do,if you are interested in a particular variety or varieties under a generic name, I will provide you with information by way of the CONTACT US form on the home page of this site and you will also be signed up for the Gardeners Monthly newsletter. There will be a list available near the end of this web page of possible early bulbs. Of course I am writing this page in the Fall,so I need to get my page writing in gear.We are going to cover about 7 or eight generic types with list of available varieties that I know exist. I have no intention of presenting these as the only varieties in existence. If you know of more,you are certainly welcome to contribute by contact us form. Gurney's Seed&Nursery can help you with your spring plantings
SPRING BULBS SUCH AS ALLIUM REQUIRE WELL DRAINED SOILS
A well drained soil and a sunny area will suit these bulbs just fine. Alliums are always at their best if planted among the perennial plants in the garden.The leaves of the Allium are not particularly on the attractive side and they do wilt back quickly after flowering. This way the leaves will be hidden by the other flowers in your garden.
The tall allium bulbs are very stunning when stretching above flowers that are shorter in stature than themselves. In gardens that are smaller,plant a group of five of these tall alliums and their voilet purple and lilac shades will make a beautiful contrast to the less dense inflorescence of most perennial plants. These spring bulbs should be garnering more attention when designing your garden plans. The Allium bulb should be planted at a depth of eight inches using the same type of fertilizer described earlier in flower bulbs.See fertilizer for your spring bulbs There are a number of this species that can provide the passage between real spring flowering bulbs and the summer flowering bulbs. Here you can combine the allium spring bulbs with tulips,hyacinths and narcissi for spectacular early display. The ones flowering later on can be combined with the glads and dahlias continuing the flower explosion.
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ALLIUM SPRING BULBS AS A POT OR CONTAINER FLOWERThe tall allium bulbs are not a consideration for container gardening. The lower growing allium species is way too disheveled for this purpose. The other really obvious reason is rapid deterioration of the foliage after flowering. There are several that could provide for great expections in a pot or container situation such as a christophii or a karataviense. They will not grow too tall in your pot and planted at 8 inches deep and in a pot that is at least 20 inches deep. The pot should be protected from the frost. Here are pictures of the two container bulbs.
Allium karataviense
Flower colour: lilac to pink Flowering period: May-June Average plant height: 25 inches Planting depth to base of bulb: 8 inches Spacing between bulbs: 12 inches Light requirements: full sun to partial shade Landscape uses: borders, containers and rock gardens Extremely attractive due to its purple and grey flower color. Its leaves also have violet speckles. The slightly aromatic flowers stand side by side in a globe-shaped flower head. It is the best Allium for a container plant. Allium christophii Syn: Allium albopilosum Flower colour: silvery-purple Flowering period: May-June Average plant height: 24-30 inches Planting depth to base of bulb: 8 inches Spacing between bulbs: 10-12 inches Light requirements: full sun Landscape uses: borders, perennial beds, fresh-cut and dried flowers This allium's SPECIAL color and its large flower head,which easily has 75 individual flowers,can reach a diameter of 16 inches across making most desirable plant. The flower head is still showy even after its color has faded. The plant's leaves are narrow and hairy. The most signifcant species of the allium bulbs are:
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Here is the entire list which comes to us by way of www.bulb.com:
RETURN TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE TO EXPLORE LISTED SPRING BULBS. JUST CLICK ON ANY SPRING BULB LISTED AND IT WILL GIVE YOU SPECIFIC PLANTING INFORMATION
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