Globemaster Alliums - My Favourite Ornamental Onion

I’ve already hinted that I love giant plants and huge ornamental onions are right up there on my list of fave plants. Allium ‘Globemaster’ is my favourite variety of the ones I’ve tried. They are a consistent performer with extra large bloom heads that are well proportioned to thier height.

globemaster allium, the disco ball of flowers Photo
globemaster allium, the disco ball of flowers, originally uploaded by this is emily.

Fall is approaching and that’s the time to plant alliums if you want the to show up next year in early summer. Purple is the most common colour for alliums but a few of the many varieties come in pink, white and even blue or yellow. (more…)

Creeping Jenny and Persian Shield Plant Combination

jenny n persian shield
jenny n persian shield, originally uploaded by la fattina.

Flowers are nice but but I really love it when gardeners get creative with foliage. This foliage combination of creeping Jenny with Persian shield uses sharply contrasting colour and shape to really pop out and make a statement.





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