Wild About Allium Blend (Pack of 8)

Allium spp. – Wild About Allium Blend

Celebrate the arrival of late spring with the vibrant, architectural beauty of our Wild About Allium Blend. Also known as “Baby You’re a Firework,” this curated mix of ornamental alliums bursts into bloom with dazzling, globe-shaped flower heads in a kaleidoscope of purples, lavenders, soft whites, and pinks. Designed to create a visual spectacle that evokes a fireworks show in full bloom, this unique allium blend brings pollinators, color, and structure to any garden.

• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Bloom Time: Late Spring
• Height: 16–32"
• Planting Depth/Spacing: 5"/5"
• Deer Resistant: Yes

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With compact to mid-height stems and densely packed floral spheres, this blend offers a rich tapestry of allium colors and forms. Whether you're designing formal borders or naturalistic wildflower plantings, it provides vertical interest and lasting appeal in spring gardens. The firework-like blooms are equally stunning in the ground or as cut flowers in fresh and dried arrangements.

Key Characteristics and Benefits of Wild About Allium Blend

• Pollinator Friendly: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects during late spring bloom.
• Deer and Rodent Resistant: Naturally repels deer, rabbits, and voles thanks to its onion-like properties.
• Colorful and Varied: Offers a striking mix of bloom sizes, shapes, and allium colors for a diverse display.
• Low Maintenance: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and pest-resistant once established.
• Cut Flower Excellence: Long-lasting in fresh arrangements and perfect for drying.

Growing Allium Bulbs

Alliums are easy to grow and naturally pest-resistant, making them perfect for low-maintenance and eco-friendly gardens.

Climate and Soil Requirements

These bulbs thrive in USDA Zones 3–8, preferring full sun and well-drained soil with a touch of compost or bulb fertilizer for best results.

Planting Time and Depth

Plant in fall, 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes, setting bulbs 5 inches deep and 5 inches apart with the pointed end up.

Sunlight and Watering

Alliums grow best in full sun with minimal watering needs and are drought-tolerant once established, thriving in dry spring conditions.

Care and Maintenance

Allow foliage to yellow naturally after blooming to nourish the bulb; dried seed heads can be removed or left for added visual interest.

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 the Wild About Allium Blend through partnerships with several top-tier bulb suppliers. By working with multiple trusted brands, we give you access to a wider variety of selections—each grown and processed to the highest horticultural standards.

Design Ideas and Landscape Uses

This allium blend adds texture and height to mixed borders, wildflower gardens, and perennial beds, complementing low-growing spring bulbs and extending seasonal interest.

Its globe-shaped blooms contrast beautifully with upright flowers like salvia and foxglove, and pair well with ornamental grasses and silvery foliage for formal or naturalistic settings.

Complementing Other Bulbs

Alliums mix well with early bulbs like crocus and tulips and with late bloomers like iris and columbine, bridging the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials.

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