Allium atropurpureum

Heirloom variety makes a dramatic statement with 3" showy umbels of deep reddish-purple florets atop 34-36" sturdy stems. When planted with daffodils and tulips, Allium atropurpureum draws the eye away from fading bulb foliage. It also attracts butterflies and other pollinators when it blooms from May to June. For the best effect, plant allium bulbs in groups. Like other allium, Allium atropurpureum makes an excellent cut flower. It's easy to grow in well-drained soil, will tolerate poor garden soil and naturalizes well. Deer tend to avoid.

Hardiness Zones 3-8
Mature Height 34 - 36 inches
Bloom Time Late spring to early summer (May-June)
Light Requirements Full Sun
Ship As8-10 CM Bulb
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Allium atropurpureum

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SKU: #60165

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI ID PR VI WA
Botanical Name:
Allium atropurpureum
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
8-10 CM
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red, Purple
Flower Form:
3" umbels.
Foliage Type:
Gray-green, linear or broadly ovate.
Mature Spread:
5 - 6 inches
Spacing:
6 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Alliums 6" deep and 5-6" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
None, let foliage die back naturally to store up energy to produce next year's blooms.

Winter Care:
In colder areas mulch is advisable
Planting Depth:
Alliums 6" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year in spring
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroots
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	9/2/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24
7A - 10B	9/23/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24

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