Bobblehead Ornamental Onion (Allium hybrid ‘Bobblehead’) delights with pale lilac, globe-shaped blooms that reach up to three inches wide, appearing from midsummer into early fall. Each sturdy flower stalk extends 30–32 inches above eye-catching blue-green leaves that have a slight twist, delivering both color and texture to the garden. This hardy perennial stands out among ornamental onions for its bigger, earlier blooms and vigorous growth, yet it remains easy to maintain. Bees and butterflies love its sweet nectar, and the hint of onion scent helps keep deer and rabbits away.
This ornamental onion boasts a tolerance for heat and short dry spells, plus an ability to thrive in an array of soil types—poor or fertile. Many gardeners enjoy its minimal upkeep and adaptability to different conditions. Native to temperate regions, Allium species bring a low-maintenance flair to rock gardens, containers, or mass plantings. The onion-scented foliage further deters pests while delivering subtle fragrance when brushed or bruised. This perennial also makes a wonderful companion for other sun-loving perennials, whether in mixed borders or cutting gardens.
Bobblehead Ornamental Onion Care
Bobblehead Ornamental Onion thrives in full sun to part sun, although it appreciates at least six hours of direct light for the most abundant flowering. It can handle clay soils but prefers well-draining conditions to prevent root issues. Water moderately, especially during the first growing season to help roots establish, then reduce frequency once the plant shows signs of strong growth. Feeding is optional; if you wish to promote faster growth or increased flowering, apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Most neutral to slightly acidic soil pH levels work fine, and once established, the plant has good drought tolerance.
Deadheading individual blooms is not strictly necessary since seedheads provide additional visual interest. However, if tidiness is desired, you can remove spent flower stalks once they start to fade. If the foliage gets damaged or becomes unsightly, trimming back the leaves is acceptable, though the mild onion scent is released when cut. Where winters are cold, you can allow the plant to die back naturally and clear away old stems in early spring.
Bobblehead Ornamental Onion Spacing
Allow about 20–24 inches of room between Bobblehead Ornamental Onions if you’re aiming for a cohesive groundcover effect. Use a slightly wider spacing if you would like the form of each clump to stand out. A container with a diameter of at least 12 inches works best for individual plants, ensuring enough room for the root system and consistent drainage.
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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