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Bubble Bath Ornamental Onion - 1 Gallon
SKU:
2106135
UPC:
014949040348
$12.99
- Late-summer show: nodding buds open to light lavender flower clusters about 3 in. across.
- Textural foliage: slightly twisted leaf blades stay attractive into fall for extended seasonal interest.
- Pollinator favorite: robust grower adored by bees and butterflies, while deer and rabbits tend to avoid it.
- Compact, clumping habit: reaches about 2 ft. tall and wide—perfect for borders and small-space plantings.
Bubble Bath Ornamental Onion (Allium ‘Bubble Bath’) adds a fresh, airy look to sunny borders with soft lavender flower globes that hover above a tidy mound of gently twisting foliage. Blooming in late summer, it extends color when many perennials begin to fade, while the leaves remain neat and attractive into fall. Easy to grow in well-drained soil with moderate moisture, this herbaceous perennial is a standout for pollinator gardens and low-maintenance plantings—bringing bees and butterflies in, while typically being avoided by deer and rabbits.
Plant Description
A compact, herbaceous ornamental onion forming a neat clump of green, slightly twisted foliage topped with light lavender flower clusters in late summer.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Nodding buds open to light lavender flower clusters that reach about 3 inches across. Blooms arrive in late summer for a welcome end-of-season color boost.
Foliage & Texture
Leaf blades have a subtle twist that adds movement and texture, staying attractive well into fall—ideal for keeping borders looking polished.
Habit & Size
Reaches about 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide, forming a balanced, mound-like clump that fits easily into mixed borders and compact garden spaces.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun is ideal for sturdy stems and best bloom. Place where it receives plenty of light for the strongest, most upright performance.
Water & Soil
Grow in average, well-drained soil. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry; avoid soggy, waterlogged sites to protect the crown and roots.
Hardiness
Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Dies back in winter and returns in spring as a dependable herbaceous perennial.
Pollinators & Critter Resistance
A favorite of bees and butterflies. Aromatic allium foliage typically discourages browsing, and this selection is noted for deer and rabbit resistance.
Landscape Uses
Excellent in sunny borders and mixed perennial beds where late-season bloom is needed. Use in small drifts for a soft “lavender cloud” effect above surrounding foliage.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; once established, it tolerates drier conditions. Remove old, faded foliage before new growth appears in spring.
Dividing & Long-Term Care
Clumps may be divided in early spring to refresh vigor and increase plantings. Replant divisions into well-drained soil and water until re-established.
Design Pairings
Pair with ornamental grasses, salvias, sedums, and late-blooming perennials to extend seasonal interest and create a pollinator-friendly tapestry through fall.
- Late-summer show: nodding buds open to light lavender flower clusters about 3 in. across.
- Textural foliage: slightly twisted leaf blades stay attractive into fall for extended seasonal interest.
- Pollinator favorite: robust grower adored by bees and butterflies, while deer and rabbits tend to avoid it.
- Compact, clumping habit: reaches about 2 ft. tall and wide—perfect for borders and small-space plantings.
Bubble Bath Ornamental Onion (Allium ‘Bubble Bath’) adds a fresh, airy look to sunny borders with soft lavender flower globes that hover above a tidy mound of gently twisting foliage. Blooming in late summer, it extends color when many perennials begin to fade, while the leaves remain neat and attractive into fall. Easy to grow in well-drained soil with moderate moisture, this herbaceous perennial is a standout for pollinator gardens and low-maintenance plantings—bringing bees and butterflies in, while typically being avoided by deer and rabbits.
Plant Description
A compact, herbaceous ornamental onion forming a neat clump of green, slightly twisted foliage topped with light lavender flower clusters in late summer.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Nodding buds open to light lavender flower clusters that reach about 3 inches across. Blooms arrive in late summer for a welcome end-of-season color boost.
Foliage & Texture
Leaf blades have a subtle twist that adds movement and texture, staying attractive well into fall—ideal for keeping borders looking polished.
Habit & Size
Reaches about 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide, forming a balanced, mound-like clump that fits easily into mixed borders and compact garden spaces.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun is ideal for sturdy stems and best bloom. Place where it receives plenty of light for the strongest, most upright performance.
Water & Soil
Grow in average, well-drained soil. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry; avoid soggy, waterlogged sites to protect the crown and roots.
Hardiness
Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Dies back in winter and returns in spring as a dependable herbaceous perennial.
Pollinators & Critter Resistance
A favorite of bees and butterflies. Aromatic allium foliage typically discourages browsing, and this selection is noted for deer and rabbit resistance.
Landscape Uses
Excellent in sunny borders and mixed perennial beds where late-season bloom is needed. Use in small drifts for a soft “lavender cloud” effect above surrounding foliage.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; once established, it tolerates drier conditions. Remove old, faded foliage before new growth appears in spring.
Dividing & Long-Term Care
Clumps may be divided in early spring to refresh vigor and increase plantings. Replant divisions into well-drained soil and water until re-established.
Design Pairings
Pair with ornamental grasses, salvias, sedums, and late-blooming perennials to extend seasonal interest and create a pollinator-friendly tapestry through fall.
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