Allium Purple Sensation (Pack of 8)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

Welcome the late spring garden with the striking charm of our Allium Purple Sensation bulbs. This best-selling ornamental allium produces globe-shaped, violet-purple blooms that add vertical elegance and vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and fresh arrangements. Long-lasting, easy to grow, and deer-resistant, Purple Sensation Allium is a must-have for pollinator-friendly landscapes and modern floral design.

• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Bloom Time: May–July
• Height: 24"–36"
• Planting Depth/Spacing: 5"/5"
• Deer Resistant: Yes

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With its tall, sturdy stems and dense, 4–6" spherical flower heads, it makes a bold architectural statement in any planting scheme. The vibrant purple color provides a dramatic contrast to spring perennials and earlier blooming bulbs, helping bridge the seasons and attract a wide variety of pollinators. Ideal for mass plantings, cut flower gardens, and contemporary landscapes, this ornamental onion combines aesthetic appeal with garden practicality.

Key Characteristics and Benefits of Growing Allium Purple Sensation

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects during a critical bloom window.
• Deer and Rodent Resistant: Naturally repels common garden pests with its mild onion scent.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Each flower lasts several weeks, extending the spring color palette.
• Drought Tolerant: Requires minimal watering once established.
• Excellent Cut and Dried Flower: Adds height and texture to both fresh and dried arrangements.

Growing Allium Bulbs

Alliums are low-maintenance and adaptable, thriving in various climates and soil types while adding bold visual interest to gardens.

Climate and Soil Requirements

Ideal for USDA Zones 3–8, they grow best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with full sun, and benefit from raised beds in wet areas to avoid bulb rot.

Planting Time and Depth

Plant in fall about 4–6 weeks before frost, 5 inches deep and apart, with the pointed side up, grouping them for a natural, dramatic display.

Sunlight and Watering

They prefer full sun and need watering only during dry spells in spring, thriving in slightly dry conditions once established.

Care and Maintenance

Let foliage die back naturally after blooming to recharge bulbs for the next season, and leave dried flower heads for ornamental or craft use.

For more tips on caring for flower bulbs, explore our complete Flower Bulb Growing Guide .

Multiple High-Quality Brands for Greater Choice

At Grow Organic, we offer Allium Purple Sensation bulbs from a variety of premium brands. By only sourcing from trusted growers that meet our exacting standards, we provide gardeners with a broader selection of high-performing bulbs. Our partnerships allow us to provide superior quality, availability, and value throughout the planting season—because more choice means more satisfaction for you and your garden.

Design Ideas and Landscape Uses

Plant Purple Alliums in clusters to add height and texture to borders, formal beds, or naturalistic meadows, where their bold, round blooms contrast beautifully with grasses, tulips, and spiky perennials like salvia.

Complementing Other Bulbs

Pair with tulips, daffodils, and iris for layered spring blooms, and underplant with summer or fall perennials for extended seasonal interest as allium foliage recedes.

Explore even more seasonal color for your garden with our Annual Flower Seeds Collection.