Allium sp

This mix of dwarf ornamental garlic brings together different species and varieties of Allium selected for their low height. They all flower in late spring or early summer, in a range of colours. With their sturdy stems, they withstand wind well and are perfect for borders, rockeries, or flowering pots. Ornamental garlic thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil that does not retain excessive moisture in winter or summer. The colours may vary from one batch to another.

This assortment consists of a mix of dwarf ornamental garlic varieties. All these plants belong to the Amaryllidaceae family. Each bulb develops linear leaves in spring, wide or narrow depending on the plants, with a glaucous colour. Flowering takes place between May and June. Each plant produces one or sometimes two flower stems measuring 20 to 40cm (8 to 16in) in height. At the top of the stems, inflorescences form in spherical umbels, composed of multiple small star-shaped flowers. The flower colour varies depending on the species and varieties. The foliage turns yellow and then disappears with or just after flowering, in summer, when the plant enters dormancy to escape heat and drought. The reserve organ is an underground bulb, covered with a thick tunic.

The flowering of ornamental garlic is colourful and unique. To succeed in their cultivation, it is essential to provide them with light and well-drained soil, which remains moist throughout the growth and flowering period, but drier in winter and summer. They are ideal in rockeries or borders, but can also be grown in pots to enjoy their beautiful flowering on a balcony or patio. Plant them in groups of 5, slipping them between the stones of a rockery, among low ornamental grasses (stipa, carex), or mixed with box balls, garden irises, or perennials such as catmints or salvias, for example.