Allium 'Cernuum' (Lady's Leek)

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Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.

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Cernuum, often admired for its pink-purple colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Allium cernuum (lady’s leek) brings a pleasing note of refinement to early-summer borders: slim stems topped with gently nodding, bell-shaped umbels in deep pink, held neatly above fresh green foliage. It is particularly elegant when threaded through grasses and perennials, and it looks equally at home in gravel planting or a well-dressed container.

Fully hardy and admirably undemanding, this clump-forming allium is also a fine choice for pollinator-friendly schemes, offering nectar-rich flowers through the summer months.

  • Colour & form: deep pink, bell-shaped umbels with a graceful nod
  • Garden use: borders, gravel gardens and smart containers
  • Wildlife value: pollinator friendly
  • Practical bonus: deer resistant
Botanical name Allium cernuum
Flower colour Pink-Purple
Bulb size 5-6cm
Established height 60cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 10cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2-3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position South- or west-facing
Suitable for Borders, Containers, Cottage gardens, City & courtyard gardens, Pollinator-friendly planting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Fertile, well-drained (avoid winter-wet; grow in containers on heavy clay)
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Allium 'Cernuum' (lady's leek) needs full-sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 10cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Good for cutting

Naturalising

Allium 'Cernuum' (lady's leek) - Harding & Bloom

Allium 'Cernuum' (Lady's Leek)

£8.59

£8.59

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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Somerset