Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks - Allium Bulbs (Small)
Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks - Allium Bulbs (Small)
About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Fall
Color
Purple, Red
Growth Habit
Clumping
Bloom Season
Early Summer
Bloom Size
Up to 1 Inch
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use
Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Dried Flowers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks - Allium Bulbs (Small)
Allium
Seed Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Small
Also known as
Drumsticks, Roundhead Leek, Round-Headed Allium, Ornamental Onion
Allium sphaerocephalon, aka "Drumstick allium," could also be called "Chameleon allium" because it changes color! The egg-shaped blooms start out green, and then change to pink and then to reddish-purple. Drumstick alliums grow to about 18 inches tall and bloom toward the end of June. They are super versatile; you can grow them in containers indoors, and they are great in dried flower arrangements! Like all alliums, Drumsticks are part of the onion family, and their telltale scent keeps deer and other critters away.
Planting Information
Planting Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks - Allium Bulbs (Small)
Planting Season
Fall
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth
2-3 inches deep
Plant Height
18 inches
Plant Spacing
3 to 5 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size
5+ cm circumference
View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 100 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 10 Sq. Ft |
| 25 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft |
| 50 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 5 Sq. Ft |
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