'Millenium' Allium
Perennial
- Whimsical globe-like blooms last for several weeks!
- Incredibly durable and reliable perennial.
- Resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Loved by gardeners and pollinators alike!
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 20" tall x 15" wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA, ID, IN, WA, OR
Description
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Common name: Ornamental Onion, Allium
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 15-20" x 10-15"
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of Interest: Mid-Late summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Edging, flower gardens, wildlife gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flower, accent, mass planting
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Low to average. Tolerates drought once established, though blooming may be somewhat compromised.
Spacing: 15 inches apart
Fertilizing: Not required. If more rapid growth is desired, apply a rose or all-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No special winter requirements.
Maintenance & Pruning: Pruning is not required, as plants die back to the ground in winter.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
These little plants have really been a pleasure in the garden this year. They have taken off and are thriving. I think I’ll add a few more!
They are thriving! I've had so many of those wonderful purple lollipops. The squirrels hate them because of the onion smell. I'll get some more next spring!! Some of those pictures are from a couple of weeks ago. Then they got bigger and the color was deeper
Again, like the previous two reviews, there was spilled dirt and the plant was like falling out the pot. I managed to put it back in carefully like the other ones. Luckily I didnt see the roots. But i forgot to say for the previous ones that the dirt was moist which was good. I just hope when I transplant in my garden they bloom and not die from shock.
Def will use again
It came to me very healthy and its in the ground and doing well, of course no flower balls yet, they've only been in the ground maybe almost a week, but their doing well
They seem to be doing fine so far.
After a month, I have great hopes for these plants and, therefore, came back to Great Garden Plants to buy more for other areas. Unfortunately, the slightly high price I paid is now a very high price per plant... so, I'm back to searching for a better deal.
Just received these in FedEx mail. Well packed happy plants. Looking forward to putting them in the garden :)
Packed so well, healthy & doing great in the garden!
These were healthy.
received my allium plants and they were in excellent condition. They’re in the ground now and I can’t wait for the blooms to come
'Millenium' Allium
Plants arrived in great condition.
They are growing great and full of buds!!
Beautiful but not as large as I thought they’d be
This was my first time and won't be my last time ordering from online nursery. The alliums are doing great and have buds fixing to bloom.
I bought a bunch of these plants and they arrived promptly and in good shape. They are doing beautifully. I bought 5 last year and they were so nice and healthy I bought 7 more - I have a large corner lot so they are spaced all around the yard and look lovely
'Millenium' Allium
With organic soil, mostly sunny conditions and watering daily, the millennium allium had one tiny bloom on one plant that lasted for a week. It does not appear to produce other blooms. The second plant did not bloom at all.
Received plants labeled Allium Serendipity, a “sport” of Milennium. Never knew this horticultural term. Would have appreciated knowing this before ordering.
Hello Susan! It looks like you may have received the wrong plant. Reach out to us at [email protected] with pictures of the plants and labels so we can help you further!
How does Allium look in fall?
The spent flowers remain in their shape but loose their purple color and flowers, adding texture to a fall garden.
When will they bloom?
Hello! Allium will bloom in midsummer to late summer.
I bought 2 Alliums earlier this year. To date they haven’t done anything. They are getting morning sun for approximately 4 hours & then late afternoon sun.
I have now moved them to a new location. Wondering why they haven’t as much as grown an inch this far.
Perennials can take up to 3 years to reach maturity. For most of the first year, the plant's energy will go to developing its roots and it isn't until the second year that you see growth. This could be what's happening with your alliums.
I have a allium purple one #1
It is a plant not a bulb, will the flowers be round
Thank you for contacting us. We ship this plant as a plant in a one quart size container, 4 inch x 4 inch pot with a live plant. We do not ship bulbs. Yes this plant will have round shape blooms, a whimsical globe-like blooms.
Please see our plant size page. https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes
will u b getting more of this plant in this yr?
It's hard to say! I would make sure to sign up for back in stock to be the first to know when we do have it again.