round-headed leek

You can make a show of Allium sphaerocephalon, the round–headed leek, for a few pounds.

The small, reddish-purple heads of Allium sphaerocephalon, also known as drumsticks or round-headed leek, are carried on stems about 40cm (16in) in height and are a great attraction for bees.

CLASS ONIONS: The purple nodding heads of a border filled with chives and (inset) stunning allium sphaerocephalon

To order your free Allium Sphaerocephalon and/or Mixed Dutch Iris bulbs, please complete the order form, left.

The two most popular varieties are allium giganteum, which soars to 4ft and comes in purple, blue and white, and allium sphaerocephalon, a smaller purple variety with an oval shaped head.

I am going to try Allium azureum, a smaller, blue-flowered variety and Allium sphaerocephalon, a dark blackcurrant shade this year, to expand my range.

To or ord ch fo wad to se pbcS HOW TO CLAIM To order your free Allium Sphaerocephalon and/or Mixed Dutch Iris bulbs, please complete the order form, left.

THISweek's online offer consists of 50 allium sphaerocephalon (Drumsticks) for only pounds 4.45 - that's half price!

Plus, with any order from www.mirrorgarden.co.uk we will send 100 Large Flowering Crocus Mixed and 50 Allium Sphaerocephalon, worth pounds 14.85.

Order any items from www.mirror garden.co.uk and you will receive 100 Large Flowering Crocus Mixed and 50 Allium Sphaerocephalon, worth pounds 14.85, with all orders, regardless of size.