Allium - Silver Spring
The Allium 'Silver Spring' brings a unique charm to summer gardens with its striking 4-inch flower globes. These blooms feature creamy white, star-shaped petals centered with deep ruby hearts and subtle pale green stripes. Beyond their visual appeal, they offer a sweet fragrance that entices butterflies while deterring deer and rabbits. This low-maintenance perennial is also tolerant of heat and drought, making it an easy-care addition. For an extended floral display, consider planting alongside Allium Atropurpureum. This offering includes 3 bulbs.
$12.71
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
3142
/ 3259
#3142 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Planting Zones
49
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Who it's for
- Striking Bicolor Blooms
- Pest and Drought Resistant
- Excellent Cut Flower
Who should skip it
- Unsightly Dying Foliage
- Distinct Onion Scent
- Higher Cost and Limited Availability
Key Specs
Planting Zones
4-9
Mature Height
12-24 inches
Mature Spread
6 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
6 inches
Spacing
6 inches apart
Planting Season
Fall
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Features
- Sweetly fragrant blooms
- Attracts butterflies
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerant of heat and drought
- Low maintenance gardening
- Unique creamy white and ruby flower color
- Produces large, round flower globes
- Perennial plant life cycle
What customers say
Customers are captivated by the Allium Silver Spring's unique aesthetic, praising its large white flower heads with green centers as elegant and sophisticated. Successful blooms are vigorous and impressive, justifying the premium price for many. However, a significant concern revolves around germination consistency. Many buyers report disappointment due to bulbs failing to sprout or showing weak growth, suggesting variability in bulb viability. While the visual reward is high when successful, buyers should approach this purchase acknowledging a moderate risk of non-performance based on inconsistent quality control.
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