Allium ‘Blue Drumstick’ makes a unique contribution to the Allium family, which predominates with mauve and pink shades. The smallish heads in sapphire blue have an exquisite jewel-like quality when planted densely. They are especially effective in drifts along the edge of a border between low, mounding plants such as geraniums. One of their very best partnerships is with Alchemilla mollis – whose flowering time happily coincides. The blue spherical heads of Allium ‘Blue Drumstick’ form a perfect colour and shape contrast alongside the frothy, lime-green flowers and fresh foliage of the Alchemilla. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Attractive to pollinators. Flowers May-June. Height 60cm.
Growing Information
Alliums thrive in light sandy, well drained soil in full sun. Avoid planting in cold wet soils as the bulbs are prone to rot in these conditions. Plant allium bulbs at a depth of 10cm (4″) and a distance of 10cm (4″) apart. A slow release fertilizer can be added to poor soils at the time of planting to improve fertility. When growing alliums, plant them where the leaves of other plants will cover the base of their stems. This will hide the old foliage which dies back before flowering begins.
