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Allium Bulbs (Small) - Sphaerocephalon

Miniature mahogany blooms perfect for fresh and dried bouquets

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rodent Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Small

COLOR

  • Purple
  • Red

Also known as "Drumsticks" Allium, Sphaerocephalon allium is a late bloomer that will produce 1 inch egg-shaped flowers late June, after all the other Alliums have already bloomed. The flower will start off green, than bloom and develop to pink and than reddish-purple. These plants are attractive in a garden bed or border, and have nondescript foliage is hidden which fades away when blooming. The charming purple-red drumsticks bloom in midsummer and than fade as summer wears on. The plants are vigorous and the flowers are long-lasting, and widely used for fresh and dried cut flower arrangements. "Drumsticks" allium bulbs can be planted indoors in containers or outside in full sun or partial shade and are deer-resistant.

  • • Easy to Grow Pollinator Attractor, Perfect for Beds, Borders and Cottage Gardens
  • • Numerous Small Star-Shaped Blooms that Form Globe-Shaped Clusters
  • • Wild Ornamental Flowering Onion, Deer-Resistant Perennial

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 2-3 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 4 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
25 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft
50 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft
100 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 10 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Allium Bulbs (Small) - Sphaerocephalon FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Sphaerocephalon Allium?

    The bulbs for Sphaerocephalon Allium measure 5+ cm in circumference.

    What is Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks Allium also known as?

    Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks Allium is also known as Drumsticks, Roundhead Leek, Round-Headed Allium, and Ornamental Onion.

    Is Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks Allium resistant to animals or disease?

    Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks Allium is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    How big will the blooms on Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks Allium get?

    The blooms on Sphaerocephalon / Drumsticks Allium grow up to 1 inch.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Less Than half of the bulbs came up and produced blooms after planting g for first time in Fall 2024 after receiving in the mail from Eden Brothers.

    Debbie H. 2/5

    Allium Bulbs (Small) - Sphaerocephalon

    Store owner replied: Hello Debbie H. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Eden Brothers. We genuinely appreciate your feedback. It’s insights like yours that help us improve our products. We’re glad to see our Customer Service Team was able to follow up with you, and provide some assistance. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us!

    I love these in the garden. They start off as a slender stalk with a green cluster head that slow transitions to a rich magenta/purple. These are long lasting and great to peek out in borders. They would also look great in an arrangement. They’re also easy to grow. Definitely recommend!

    Laura 5/5 Verified

    Allium Bulbs (Small) - Sphaerocephalon

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