Allium Purple Sensation is one of the most popular ornamental alliums, producing striking globe-shaped flower heads packed with rich violet-purple star-shaped blooms. Flowering during May and June, the impressive flower heads reach around 8cm in diameter and are held on strong upright stems growing to approximately 90cm tall. This award-winning variety brings bold colour, architectural interest and excellent pollinator value to borders, while also making superb cut and dried flowers.

Perfect for cottage gardens, contemporary planting schemes and mixed perennial borders, Allium Purple Sensation combines beautifully with roses, peonies, salvias and ornamental grasses. Its long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies, while the decorative seed heads continue to provide interest long after flowering has finished.

Key Features
✓ Rich violet-purple globe-shaped flower heads
✓ Flower heads approximately 8cm in diameter
✓ Flowers during May and June
✓ Flowering height of approximately 90cm
✓ Excellent for cut and dried flower arrangements
✓ Perfect for borders and naturalistic planting
✓ Attractive to bees and pollinators
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit
✓ RHS Plants for Pollinators

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 90cm (36 inches)
✓ Flower head diameter: approximately 8cm

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: May to June
✓ Position: full sun
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 15cm (6 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 15–20cm (6–8 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens and containers

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to replenish the bulb for the following season. Leave the seed heads in place for added architectural interest or cut them for attractive dried flower arrangements.