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Ornamental Onion

Allium Bulgaricum

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Overview

Allium bulgaricum, commonly known as Ornamental Onion, presents bell-shaped flowers in a subtle white-cream with a hint of pink-purple, elegantly drooping from 24-36 inch tall stems. This hardy perennial enjoys full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds vertical interest to borders and is a magnet for pollinators, while remaining resistant to deer and most pests.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — commonly known as Ornamental Onion

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
24–30 Inches

Classification

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — With its stately height and unique inflorescence
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — presents bell-shaped flowers in a subtle white-cream with a hint of pink-purple; creamy-white to soft pink flowers
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, image 32
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — multi-colored and red and white flowers in the garden
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — This hardy perennial enjoys full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil; multi-colored and red and white
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — bulb with multi-colored and red and white blooms
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — bulb for full or half
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — commonly known as Ornamental Onion; this hardy perennial enjoys full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — which unfurl to reveal a chandelier of bell-shaped blossoms; these nodding blooms provide an exquisite contrast against
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — creamy-white to soft pink flowers; yet resistant to deer and other herbivores due to its onion-like scent.<br><br>For
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — adorned with a greenish or burgundy eye; bulb for full or half
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — These nodding blooms provide an exquisite contrast against the straight; while remaining resistant to deer and most pests
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — it adds vertical interest to borders and is a magnet for pollinators; adorned with a greenish or burgundy eye
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — while remaining resistant to deer and most pests; it's remarkably attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — commonly referred to as Ornamental Onion; bulb with multi-colored and red and white blooms
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — adds an enchanting vertical accent and a distinctive architectural element to your garden; it adds vertical interest to
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — plant Allium bulgaricum in clusters or drifts; adds an enchanting vertical accent and a distinctive architectural
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — Their greyish-green foliage forms a clump at the base; plant Allium bulgaricum in clusters or drifts
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — As a rule of thumb, space the bulbs approximately 6 to 8 inches apart at a depth of about 3 inches; it demonstrates good
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — Allium bulgaricum is suitable for a variety of uses; their greyish-green foliage forms a clump at the base
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — With its low-maintenance demeanor; commonly referred to as Ornamental Onion
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — It demonstrates good drought resistance once established, making it a hardy choice for many landscapes; commonly known
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — It's remarkably attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies; as a rule of thumb, space the bulbs
Ornamental Onion (Allium Bulgaricum) — yet resistant to deer and other herbivores due to its onion-like scent.<br><br>For optimal visual impact; presents

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