Alliums for Pollinating Insects

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    Has anyone got any recommendations for the best varieties of Alliums to attract pollinating insects? I have planted Allium cristophii and that is good but I'd like another variety as well. Thanks.
     
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    Doesn't anyone grow alliums on Gardenerscorner? Which varieties have lots of bees and butterflies on them now?
     
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    I haven't grown them yet but I'm interested in your post to see what is recommended :spinning:
     
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    Perhaps you should try your post in the General Gardening Discussion Redwing. :)
     
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      Purple sensation went down well in my garden and this yellow one that i cant remember what its called but it came in a bulb collection pack from yougarden so it will be back on their website later in the year and i can tell you then lol sorry really mot helpful
       
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        I find that Allium siculum nectaroscordum are the best for bees and pollinating insects and you don't have to worry about them fading away in a few years. They propagate themselves very easily.

        We had loads for sale at our open garden and I still had to go round digging up loads more as they were so popular!

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        https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=1320
         
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          Thanks Dips and Shiney, that's the sort of information I wanted.:dbgrtmb:
           
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          I think my yellow one is allium molly it looks like this

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            Allium
            Allium Moly. Common name is Golden Garlic.
             
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