Taylors Allium 'Purple Sensation' Bulbs Pack of 6
TP697
Taylors Allium 'Purple Sensation' Bulbs – TP697
Bring bold, architectural beauty to your garden with Allium 'Purple Sensation' — a stunning ornamental onion that delivers a burst of vibrant violet blooms in late spring to early summer. These striking globes of colour are perfect for adding height and structure to borders, and are equally beautiful in dried or fresh flower arrangements.
📦 Product Details
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Product code: TP697
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Variety: Allium 'Purple Sensation'
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Bulb size: Typically 10/12 cm
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Position: Mid to back of borders
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Planting season: Autumn (ideally late autumn)
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Flowering period: May to June
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Height: ~90 cm (3 ft)
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Pack size: 6 bulbs per pack
🌿 Planting & Care Guide
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | ~10 cm (4″) deep |
| Spacing | ~15–20 cm apart |
| Soil type | Any well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Neutral to alkaline preferred |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Low once established |
| Frost protection | Late planting helps prevent early sprouting and frost damage |
🌟 Key Features
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Architectural beauty – large, globe-shaped purple blooms on tall stems
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Ideal for borders – plant taller varieties like this one toward the back
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Excellent for cut & dried flowers – holds colour and shape well
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Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and butterflies
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Naturalises well – will return and multiply year after year
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Extended bloom life – flowers last longer in light shade
🪻 Garden Uses
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Massed in drifts in flower beds or borders
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Mixed with ornamental grasses or perennials
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Left in situ to naturalise and multiply
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Adds height and contrast in cottage or formal gardens
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