This is one of the "big ball" alliums with gorgeous, showy clusters of pale pink, star-shaped flowers. But vying for your attention on this rare native of Central Asia are the striking, broad and thick, deep green-purple leaves splayed out beneath the blossoms. ... Learn More

A low and extremely attractive compact allium, that produces balls of white blossom on short stems in May and June. The stems are held above rosettes of attractive, wide, pleated, fleshy and leathery, silvery-grey leaves. ... Learn More

Growing in high alpine meadows, this ornamental plant resembles a more vigorous "Chives" or Allium schoenoprasum. It makes compact clumps of hollow stems above which open numerous deep pink flower-heads. ... Learn More

Found in India and Western China, this very hardy dwarf species produces drooping heads of large, pendent, bell-shaped, plum-purple flowers in attractive loose umbels in summer and it will gently self-seed when happy in well-drained soil. Few seeds collected. ... Learn More

This small species has very thin and almost grass-like apple green leaves emerging in early spring from slender bulbs. The delicate, frilly, and very dainty flowers are held in loose clusters at the top of each stem, each flower being composed of very narrow soft pink petals. Very few seeds. ... Learn More

Umbels of long-lasting, bright yellow, star-shaped flowers sparkle on wiry stems in early summer above thin, grey-green foliage. This excellent cut flower originates from Spain and Southern France, and will increase happily in the sun in most garden soils. ... Learn More

This highly superior species produces large, pink-magenta, open-mouthed flowers each in the shape of a hand-bell, held in a cluster at the top of the stem. This really is one of the treasures of the genus, with neat, tidy growths and a non-invasive habit. It grows wild in Northern Portugal and the south-western Alps, and amongst limestone rocks of NW Italy. ... Learn More

A delectable species from the Mediterranean region with narrow leaves and many-flowered, rounded heads of comparatively large, pure sparkling white flowers, in early spring. It is native to southern Europe, north Africa, and the Middle East. ... Learn More

Allium nevskianum, commonly known as Nevsky's Onion, emerges as a delicate and enchanting wildflower within the Amaryllidaceae family. Endemic to the meadows and grasslands of Central Asia, this onion species captivates with its slender stems, adorned with spherical clusters of tiny flowers, offering a nuanced allure to natural landscapes. Nevsky's Onion presents gracefully from a base of narrow, grass-like leaves. The diminutive flowers, arranged in spherical umbels, showcase a soft lavender hue, creating a subtle yet captivating visual effect. The delicate nature of the blooms imparts an ... Learn More

Heads of numerous pale purple to blue/mauve star shaped flowers open in summer, the flat, nodding green leaves which give the plant its common name having a mild onion/garlic flavour. Flowering in July and August, this lovely flower can also give added excitement to salads or egg and cheese dishes. In the wild it is native to Siberia, European Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Xizang (Tibet) and Xinjiang where it grows in wet meadows and other damp locations. ... Learn More

This tall, distinguished and attractive species from Xinjiang, Mongolia, Kazakstan and southern Russia has compact spherical umbels of yellow pom-pom flowers on strangely curled and twisted stems in early summer. Indeed, some people cannot believe it is an ornamental onion. ... Learn More

Sizeable, truly impressive heads of deep purplish pink flowers display darker mid veins on this beautiful, sweetly scented flower. This is one of the very best and really valuable alliums. Few seeds collected. RHS Award of Garden Merit. ... Learn More

This superb, easy, alpine or garden species has bright, hot-pink to magenta flowers with the stamens sticking out from each flower making the flower ball look fluffy. Thick, flattened, sickle-shaped, blue-green leaves persist until well after flowering. It is native to north eastern California and nearby parts of Oregon and Nevada where the leaves, bulbs, and seeds were utilized as food by the Paiute people. ... Learn More

Attractive rounded heads of green-white flowers open from June to August on thick inflated stems. A rare and very lovely plant, originally collected from the Pskem range and Akbulak valley in Uzbekistan by the late great Plant Hunter Jim Archibald with his wife Jenny. It has also apparently been sold as A.cepa 'Kew White'. Few good seeds. ... Learn More

Flowering in June, ample heads of pure white flowers have red veins running down the backs of the tepals, and although this is sometimes confused with Allium tuberosum it is not weedy or agressive. A beautiful, early flowering, clump forming variety, which is native to Siberia, China and Kazakhstan, and is very showy in beds, borders or rock gardens. ... Learn More