When do you plant ornamental garlic?
Ornamental garlic is usually planted in autumn. Although the allium bulbs are remarkably resilient during the dormant phase and get through the winter well, they should be planted a few weeks before the ground freezes. Once planted, their roots will form and you can expect beautiful balls of flowers in late spring or early summer. Avoid planting in cold or wet conditions as the bulbs may rot.
Can you plant ornamental garlic in spring?
The bulbs of the various types of ornamental garlic can also be planted in April when the ground slowly warms up. The ideal soil temperature is 13°C, as bulbs cannot grow and rot in colder soils. Tubers that you have stored over the winter should be planted at the end of their dormant period.
