– Flowering time:Most bloom in May and June. The ball-headed leek Allium sphaerocephalon causes a stir in the flower bed in July and August.
–Companion plants: Consider how you want to combine ornamental onions with other early-blooming perennials in your garden. For a dramatic effect, ornamental alliums can be planted next to orange-flowering avocados (Geum) or yellow alliums (Erysimum). For a softer look you can use Alliumsilvery plantsfrom the genus Artemisia combine.
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