Allium Schubertii

Cultivation – Alliums

Once your bulbs arrive, take them out of their packaging and lay out in a box so they can breathe.

Plant between September-November, before the ground freezes.

Loosen the soil to a depth of around 30cm and mix in organic matter to improve the drainage and soil quality.

Use a hand trowel or bulb planter and dig a hole which is around 2-3 times the depth of the bulb.

Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upwards.

Gently cover the bulb and lightly compress the soil.

Tips – Alliums

• Choose a location that receives full sun, ideally at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
• After flowering, either remove the blooms or leave them to dry out to be ornamental
• Allow foliage to die back naturally before removing it to help replenish nutrients for next year’s growth.

Schubertii

Key Facts

Plant Height: 40cm

Mature Spread: 30cm

Planting Depth: 15cm

Plant Spacing: 25cm

Flowering Time: May-June

Allium ‘Schubertii’ produces unusual and eye-catching flower heads. The star-shaped blooms are held on long stems of varying lengths, creating a dramatic, firework-like effect. The pink flower heads can reach up to 30 cm in diameter, and the plant typically grows to a height of around 40–50 cm.

This variety is excellent for use in fresh flower arrangements or dried for decorative purposes. Additionally, the dried flower heads can be sprayed gold or silver, making them popular for festive Christmas decorations.