This is a paean to all types of allium. Those illustrated (A. 'Purple Sensation' and a white A. 'Cowanii') show how well they fit into any border with any plants. They refresh any tired edge, look ...

A series of queries from a new gardener wanting recommendations for Allium varieties reminded me that I wanted to tuck in a few more before it’s too late. The best time to plant ornamental alliums and ...

Take your garden to new heights with alliums. This ornamental member of the onion family provides welcome color as spring bulbs fade and before summer perennials fill our gardens with colorful blooms.

Among the allium family are onions, shallots and garlic. Whilst these should remain in your veggie patch there are plenty of ornamental alliums that deserve a place in your garden. These plants ...

Alliums are hardy bulbs that can tolerate most soil conditions, making them very easy to grow from scratch in your garden. These striking flowers can be planted directly outdoors right now too, with ...

Most allium flowers have a long, leafless stalk topped with a globe-like bloom that’s made up of a cluster of individual florets. Like exclamation points, alliums stand out from other plants, adding ...

Credit: Floral Design and Photography by Leatal Cohen of Pic and Petal Credit: Floral Design and Photography by Leatal Cohen of Pic and Petal I’m no master gardener or pro florist, but I pay attention ...