'Bobblehead' Allium
Perennial
- Playful globe-like blooms last from summer to fall!
- Easy to grow, deer resistant, and low maintenance.
- Attractive to both gardeners and pollinators!
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 32" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
Apart from its ornamental value, the 'Bobblehead' Allium is a favorite among pollinators, making it an excellent choice for any wildlife or pollinator garden. With its sweet nectar, the flowers attract butterflies and honeybees, while its strong onion/garlic scent keeps deer and rabbits from eating it, making it a perfect protector for your herb garden.
Details
Common name: Ornamental Onion, Allium
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 30-32" x 20-24"
Flower color: Pale lilac
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of Interest: Mid-Late summer
Bloom time: Midsummer to early fall
Features: Rabbit resistant, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, low maintenance, pollinator friendly, fragrant, Proven Winners
Uses: Edging, flower gardens, wildlife gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flower, accent, mass planting, containers
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: 24 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.