Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

Plant allium bulbs in the fall, around the first frost but before the ground freezes, to give them the chilling period they need for strong spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot and plant ...

Plant allium bulbs in the fall when soil temperatures reach about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Space bulbs two to three times their height and mix different varieties for color. Give alliums full sun, ...

If you're a little hazy on when exactly you should be planting bulbs for spring you're in the right place. Overall it's pretty straightforward but there is a slight variation between different types ...

I love Alliums because they add fantastic form, color and texture to your summer garden. They’re incredibly easy to grow, disdained by deer and rodents and have few (if any) insect pests. There are ...

Allium is a bulb you can plant now for spring bloom. They are available at garden centers and even large box stores in packages of five and 10. The tall stem of the Allium is topped with a round ...

Most folks consider tulips an annual flower and replace them every fall because they rarely return and bloom well after the first year. Tulips come from the high mountains of the “stan” countries ...

Q: Do allium bulbs need prechilling before planting? This is my first foray into alliums and I’m a little confused on when to plant them.Dennis Radcliffe, Cobb County A: Unlike tulips, allium bulbs do ...

Ever dream of having a garden that’s colorful spring through fall? Planting alliums is one way to realize that dream, according to bulb experts. There are dozens of different varieties of alliums, ...

A series of queries from a new gardener wanting recommendations for Allium varieties reminded me that I wanted to tuck in a few more before it’s too late. The best time to plant ornamental alliums and ...

Beautiful and sturdy with a flair for the dramatic, alliums are a graceful way to add color and architectural dimension to your garden. With large globes of tiny white, purple, yellow or blue flowers ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Alliums, ...