DESCRIPTION: Allium azureum, also known as Allium caeruleum, is a truly unique ornamental allium that stands out for its rare and captivating sky-blue flowers. Unlike the more common purple varieties, this allium brings a fresh, cool-toned contrast to the garden—perfect for balancing warm-colored borders or adding interest to mixed flower beds. Medium in size but big in impact, Allium azureum produces tidy, spherical flower heads made up of dozens of small, star-shaped blooms in a brilliant, slightly metallic blue. The inflorescences measure around 4–5 cm in diameter and add a delicate, luminous quality to perennial plantings. Its slender but sturdy stems reach a height of 60–80 cm and stay upright even when surrounded by other plants. The narrow, strap-like leaves have a glaucous green hue and, as with most alliums, tend to wither around the time of flowering—allowing the blooms to take center stage. Allium azureum blooms from late spring into early summer, typically in June and early July. It thrives in full sun but can also tolerate light partial shade. This plant prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil and dislikes waterlogged conditions, which can cause bulb rot. For best results, plant the bulbs in autumn (from September to November), about 10 cm deep and spaced 10–15 cm apart. Exceptionally hardy, Allium azureum tolerates freezing temperatures down to -20 °C (-4 °F) and is ideal for cold climates. It’s also a great choice for sustainable and low-maintenance gardening: it attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators and enhancing garden biodiversity. Thanks to its versatility, it can be used in a wide range of garden settings—from mixed borders and rock gardens to cut flower beds and deep containers placed in sunny spots. It pairs beautifully with late-blooming tulips, compact ornamental grasses, and aromatic perennials like lavender, catmint (Nepeta), salvia, and yarrow. It also complements other alliums with staggered bloom times, such as ‘Purple Sensation’, ‘Mount Everest’, and Sphaerocephalon. Whether fresh or dried, its long-lasting flowers are excellent for floral arrangements, making it as useful in the vase as it is in the garden. Did you know?
True blue is one of the rarest colors in the natural world of flowers, which makes Allium azureum especially prized by gardeners and landscape designers. Native to the open, sunny landscapes of Central Asia—including Kazakhstan, Siberia, and Mongolia—it brings a touch of wild elegance to any outdoor space.

STRIKING FEATURES: The flower head is spherical, compact, and neatly shaped, made up of dozens of star-shaped blossoms in a brilliant, slightly metallic sky blue. Diameter: approximately 4–5 cm. The stem is upright—slender yet sturdy—reaching a height of 60–80 cm, and remains straight even when surrounded by other plants. The leaves are long and strap-like, with a glaucous green color. Like other alliums, they typically begin to wither around the time of flowering, allowing the blooms to take center stage.

HOW TO GROW: Blooming period: Late spring to early summer, typically from June to early July. Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but can also tolerate light partial shade. Soil: Well-drained and moderately fertile. Avoid waterlogging, as excess moisture can cause the bulbs to rot. Planting time: In autumn, between September and November. Planting depth: Around 10 cm. Spacing: 10–15 cm between bulbs. Hardiness: Extremely cold-hardy, tolerates temperatures below -20 °C (-4 °F).

USAGE: Perfect for mixed borders, rock gardens, cut flower beds, and deep containers placed in sunny spots. It pairs beautifully with low-growing ornamental grasses, lavender, Nepeta, salvia, yarrow, and other staggered-blooming alliums such as Purple Sensation, Mount Everest, and Sphaerocephalon. Also excellent as a cut flower or for use in dried floral arrangements.

PACKAGE: The package contains 15 bulbs of Allium azureum. The bulbs have a circumference of 5/+ cm (about 2 cm in diameter). The packaging features a beautiful illustrative photo and includes planting and flowering information, making it an excellent gift idea.

SELECTION AND QUALITY: The bulbs come with a phytosanitary passport and undergo a strict quality control process to ensure splendid blooms from the first year.

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