Allium – ‘Azureum’

Allium – ‘Azureum’

$5.99

Package Count: 10 bulbs per pack

The ‘Azureum’ (Allium azureum / Blue Globe Onion) flower bulb is a charming, deer-resistant minor allium variety prized for bringing a rare and refreshing splash of true blue to the late spring garden. Each bulb produces a slender, upright stem topped with a perfectly formed, 1.5-inch (4 cm) wide globe-shaped cluster of bright sky-blue florets. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, this low-maintenance perennial creates a striking visual impact when planted in dense clusters, making it an exceptional choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, and long-lasting cut floral arrangements.

Description

Package Count: 10 bulbs per pack

The ‘Azureum’ (Allium azureum / Blue Globe Onion) flower bulb is a charming, deer-resistant minor allium variety prized for bringing a rare and refreshing splash of true blue to the late spring garden. Each bulb produces a slender, upright stem topped with a perfectly formed, 1.5-inch (4 cm) wide globe-shaped cluster of bright sky-blue florets. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, this low-maintenance perennial creates a striking visual impact when planted in dense clusters, making it an exceptional choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, and long-lasting cut floral arrangements.

Plant Characteristics

  • Color: Brilliant sky-blue to azure.
  • Bloom Type: Miniature globe-shaped clusters (pompoms) composed of numerous tiny star-shaped florets.
  • Height: 20 to 24 inches (50 to 60 cm) tall.
  • Fragrance: Fragrant with a sweet, pleasant scent.
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
  • Hardiness: Zones 4 through 10.

Growing & Planting Guide

  • Timing: Plant bulbs in the fall before the ground freezes hard.
  • Depth: Plant 3 inches (8 cm) deep.
  • Spacing: Space bulbs 3 inches (8 cm) apart.
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (requires good sun exposure for vivid color and sturdy stems).
  • Soil: Light, loose, and exceptionally well-drained soil to prevent moisture rot.

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