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Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
Price comparison:
£9.99 – £12.99
From 8 UK retailers
Allium Purple Sensation is a pollinator-friendly flowering bulb reaching around 80cm tall. Produces flowers from May and June. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧 Low (Well-drained)
Hardiness
🌡️ H6 (Hardy)
Size
📏 80cm tall × 20cm wide
Flowers
🌸 may,jun
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator magnet
Compare Prices
Prices from 8 retailers across 2 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 29 Sept 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Gardening Direct Free delivery over £50 | £9.99Check availability at retailerChecked 16 Oct | 9cm | View at Gardening DirectOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Gardening Direct
Free delivery over £50
Size: 9cm
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £12.99Check availability at retailerChecked 24 Oct | 2L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 2L
| Marshalls Garden | £11.99£1.20 per plantChecked 27 Oct | 10 bulbs | View at Marshalls GardenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Marshalls Garden
Size: 10 bulbs
| Mr Fothergill's Does not deliver seeds or plants to Northern Ireland. | £8.76£0.58 per plantChecked 27 Oct | 15 bulbs | View at Mr Fothergill'sOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| D.T. Brown | £8.76£0.58 per plantChecked 27 Oct | 15 bulbs | View at D.T. BrownOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Mr Fothergill's
Does not deliver seeds or plants to Northern Ireland.
Size: 15 bulbs
D.T. Brown
Size: 15 bulbs
| Plants By Post | £18.00£0.72 per plantChecked 27 Oct | 25 bulbs | View at Plants By PostOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Plants By Post
Size: 25 bulbs
| Beth Chatto Standard delivery charge applies. Click & collect available | £3.50£1.17 per plantChecked 29 Sept | 3 bulbs | View at Beth ChattoOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Beth Chatto
Standard delivery charge applies. Click & collect available
Size: 3 bulbs
| Shire Plants | £6.50Checked 1 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Shire PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Shire Plants
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Prices last checked: 29 Sept 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Allium Purple Sensation is a pollinator-friendly flowering bulb reaching around 80cm tall. Produces flowers from May and June. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Latin Name
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H6
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
low
Flowering Season
may,jun
Mature Height
80cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Allium 'Purple Sensation' cost in the UK?
Allium 'Purple Sensation' prices in the UK range from £9.99 to £12.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £9.99 for a 9cm pot at Gardening Direct. Prices are checked nightly across 8 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Allium 'Purple Sensation' online in the UK?
You can buy Allium 'Purple Sensation' from 8 UK nurseries including Beth Chatto, Shire Plants, Mr Fothergill's. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Allium 'Purple Sensation'?
The scientific name for Allium 'Purple Sensation' is Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'.
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