Allium angulosum

Has anyone grown this one? I believe it’s more tolerant of richer, dampers oils so keen to try it out. One article I read said it was better to buy them as potted plants rather than bulbs but no real reason given.

I wondered if anyone had grown them and had a view. Avon bulbs sell them as small clumps for planting in Spring and this is a cheaper option than buying as 1 or 2 litre pots but not if the survival rate is compromised.

 

I have these, I did buy them as potted plants though so can't comment on whether the survival rate of bulbs is any good.

What I can say for them though, is that they survived the horribly wet winter last year in my garden, planted in the ground in an East facing bed. They're also semi evergreen (or at least they are for me in East Yorkshire) so they won't go missing either.

They're beautiful and flower later than most other Alliums so good for extending the season. Bees love them as well.

 

Thanks @Jess91 , think I might treat myself to a pot now rather than wait

 

@Butterfly6 a good choice I think. They're pretty easy and grow into a bigger clump fairly quickly. I'm going to divide mine next spring as they are starting to outgrow their space.

By contrast, I never managed to get my Allium Sphaerocephalon to grow at all, having bought the bulbs in Autumn, and people say those are easy too.

So it might be right that they are easier to get going as potted plants, maybe?

 

Just ordered some