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Allium Purple Sensation

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5 "Allium Purple Sensation" per package

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Sept 15, 2012
*See shipping schedule for details

Aflatunense Or Purple Sensation gets 4-5" diameter blooms! With its large dense heads with dark purple flowers it attracts bees and bumblebees. Also an excellent cut flower which will last for at least three weeks if cut early.

Height: 24-36"

Bloom Time: Early Summer

Minimum for Effect: 10

3-9

4-5"

4-8

12/+ cm

	fall
	Allium Bulbs		1900		J. Bijl


	Should be positioned where other plants will help to hide their often untidy foliage. Flowers perfecly spherical.

Features of Species or Group:
		Comes from central Asian region of Aflatun. This exceptionally pretty allium gets to be 32in/80cm tall, and the flower heads are densely covered with large purple-lilac flowers. It is a beautiful, long lasting cut flower with scarcely any scent.
Features of Genus:
		Alliums come in all sizes, some alliums will reach up to 4 feet (120 cm) and stand tall with singular beauty. Typically, they produce rounded heads of flowers, often in rosy purple shades, but there are also yellow and white-flowered species. Some of them are small-growing and suitable for the rock garden, while others make excellent plants for the middle or back of borders. Many alliums make excellent cut flowers. They are usually long lasting in water. There are a large number of allium species, including edible onions, garlic and chives as well as many ornamental plants.


How to Plant Allium Bulbs?
			To plant Allium Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Allium Purple Sensation should be planted roughly 4-5" deep and 4-5" apart from one another. Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Allium Purple Sensation?
			Allium Bulbs are normally planted fall, and most Allium Purple Sensation will begin to flower sometime in Early Summer.

Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2012)

We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

Hardiness Zone	Shipping Schedule
Amaryllis	Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Begonia-Only Orders	Shipping Begins Late February

Zones 8-11	Shipping Begins Mid-March
Zones 6-7	Shipping Begins Early April
Zones 3-5	Shipping Begins Mid-April

*We cannot guarantee delivery of fall-planted bulb orders before March 12, except begonia-only orders.

Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!

Order Total	Shipping & Handling
Any Amount	$3.95

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