Allium bulbs like to be fertilized as you are planting. Add fertilizer 3″ below the bulb in order to promote rooting.
We suggest Espoma Organic Bulb-tone
Allium flowers are late to the party but bring a huge beautiful bloom that comes later in the spring or early summer. Â
Plant allium bulbs about 4 – 6 inches in the soil.Â
Allium bulbs need to be spaced out about 6 – 8 inches a part.Â
Our Advice
- Allium flowers need full sun for the best blooms.Â
- Plant allium bulbs when temperature is consistently in the low 60’s or lower.Â
- Allium bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil with top soil, compost and organic material.Â
- Fertilize when planting the allium bulbs with either Espoma Organic Bulb-tone or Hi Yield Dutch Bulb Food. Applying fertilizer at least 3″ below bulb will make sure the roots get the most from the fertilizer.Â
- Plant allium bulbs 4 – 6 inches deep with the old roots facing the ground and the pointed end facing up.Â
- Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary.Â
- Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall.Â