The allium species is huge, and it includes many edible plants such as onions, garlic, chives and more. Alliums that you grow in your garden come in many different colours; the shades available present a whole host of choices for your landscaping theme. If you grow allium bulbs from the beginning, you can expect them to thrive in the right conditions and they will usually do very well in borders.
Allium bulbs can do very well in the UK, provided they have the right conditions and are given the best start in life. If they are provided with the right kind of environment, they can also grow very well in containers. These are some of the ways you can grow allium bulbs successfully and enjoy the blooms to their full advantage.
Giving alliums the best start in life: how to choose, plant and grow allium bulbs
From the start, the quality of the bulbs and the conditions you provide them with are essential. If allium bulbs are going to flourish, they will need to be kept dry, otherwise they can begin to rot before they are even planted. If you have a bulb that feels damp or looks to be visually damaged, this will probably affect its ability to grow into a health plant. Buying bulbs from quality suppliers, garden centres or online plant shops will help to ensure you get a product that will grow well.
What do allium bulbs need? How to grow allium bulbs successfully and ensure you will be able to enjoy quality, long-lasting flowers.
Alliums are very popular and relatively commonplace in the gardening world. They can be grown very successfully, as long as you follow the right guidelines and give allium bulbs the best start in life. Here are some guidelines to help you grow allium bulbs successfully in your garden:
- Make sure you plant your bulbs in a space where they will get enough shelter once they begin to grow. This will prevent them getting blown over, as the actual allium blooms can be a little delicate.
- Make sure the bulbs aren’t left out exposed before planting, and ensure that the bulbs are not planted in an exposed place to help avoid rot.
- Do not disturb them too much. Alliums can naturally multiply, so ensure they can be in a place that is mostly undisturbed and they can bloom again from year to year.
- Prepare your soil appropriately first. You should dig over the soil and remove weeds before you begin the process of planting the bulbs.
- Make sure you plant the bulbs at the right time of year. Usually you should aim to plant allium bulbs around autumn time.
- Plant the bulbs at the correct depth. This is around four time the diameter of the bulbs.
Remember you can also plant allium bulbs in containers for beautiful blooms, that will be protected away from other plants. Look into the different species of allium to find the type that will suit your garden.
