Allium Miami

Ornamental Onion

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Back of the Border Drama
Violet-purple half-spherical flower heads rise on tall, leafless stems. A dramatic statement for the back of a border. This pollinator favorite is stunning in cut or dried flower arrangements. 8 bulbs per bag. Bulb size 10+ cm. The flower heads of Allium Miami will age to a pleasing tan – great for dried flower arrangements. Alliums are elegant yet rugged. Their beauty supplies color with interesting flower shapes to create a garden design with texture and depth. Even smaller gardens can accommodate their vertical presence.

Code BALMM

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Medium 32-36"

Spacing Plant 6-8" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Bags of 8

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Long-Blooming
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Winter Interest
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • OK in Containers

Allium General Information

Alliums as a genus are easy-to-grow and come in a palette of colors, heights, flower shapes and bloom times. They provide long-lasting flowers ideal for bouquets and are sunny summer performers. Flowers dry to tan, and have remained upright all winter here in NE Ohio. *Please note: We are not permitted to ship Alliums to Idaho or the Washington counties of Adams, Benton, Franklin, Grant or Klickitat.

Allium Plant Care

The smaller varieties of Allium should be planted 4" deep and the larger varieties 7-8" deep. Spacing 6-8". Likes well-drained soil. Clumps may be lifted and divided in either spring or fall. Allium will tolerate most soils, but performs best in sandy soils. Add organic matter like compost to clay soils if needed to improve drainage and lighten the soil.

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our accent annuals and bulbs to reach you in good condition and come up. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8,9, 10: Early April

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December

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