The allure of alliums in succession - Episode 235

The season from May to August has been so extraordinary, thanks in no small part to the succession of alliums passing the baton throughout the summer months.

August is prime time for sowing alliums ready for next year, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah takes us through a whole host of varieties that’ll have your garden dancing with dazzling and rich bulbs.

In this episode, discover:

• How to create a stunning, season-long display of colour in your garden by choosing the right allium varieties for continuous blooms
• Sarah’s favourite tried-and-true alliums, plus some exciting new discoveries to inspire your next planting
• Clever, eco-friendly ways to harvest and transform allium seed heads into beautiful, reusable Christmas decorations
• Practical tips for growing alliums that return year after year with minimal fuss

Products mentioned:

Allium cristophii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium schubertii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snow

Allium schubertii 'Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

Allium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummer

Allium sphaerocephalon: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-sphaerocephalon

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