Thursday, August 11, 2005

Allium 'Persian Blue'

Does anyone have Allium 'Persian Blue'? I am planning to order 20 bulbs from Breck's. Before I do I would like to know if any of you have them and what you think of them. They look beautiful in the catalog, but I learned long ago not to trust those pictures. Are they really a bluish color or do they look more purple? I am interested in all thoughts, opinions, etc.

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  1. SandyThu Aug 11, 07:11:00 PM 2005

    I was looking at these to. I lost my stupid catalog and 25 dollar free offer thing! I'm so unorganized.

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  2. DianneThu Aug 11, 07:23:00 PM 2005

    Hey, they call it blue when there really isn't a true blue in flowers is there? Maybe morning glories or lobelia are close. I think they are a smashing color!
    I am itching to order from the various catalogs myself. I'd stick to Breck's or Van B.

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  3. Diana LaMarreThu Aug 11, 07:29:00 PM 2005

    For goodness sakes, Sandy, stop reading blogs and start digging through your garbage until you find it! LOL. The offer is just too good to refuse.

    dianne, I am hoping that are at least a different purple than the allium I have now. Assuming they bloom at the same time, I think the contrast would be nice. Yes, I like Breck's, Van. B. and Spring Hill. I really only order bulbs through catalogs. I have found that the local nurseries are best for other things.

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  4. DaveyThu Aug 11, 07:41:00 PM 2005

    HI, found your blog by complete accident. My wife has these flowers (keep in mind I'm the soil slinging husdand here) And they are witout a doubt the most beautiful in our..um.. I mean her garden. I call them "Grover noses" because the blue reminds me of that Seasame puppet. Anyway think I will Impress her with my new knowlage.
    Just a thought
    Davey

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  5. Diana LaMarreThu Aug 11, 08:13:00 PM 2005

    davey, Thank you so much for stopping by. Your comment has sealed my decision - I am buying them. "Grover noses" -- I love it!!!

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  6. AnonymousFri Aug 12, 08:35:00 AM 2005

    I saw the same things in the bluestone catalouge that came yesterday- they didn't look so brilliant in their picture, it was more of a duller blue.

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  7. KasmiraFri Aug 12, 10:02:00 AM 2005

    Now I want some grover noses too! Maybe I can find them locally...as I have already placed one catalog order for fall bulbs.

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  8. JennFri Aug 12, 02:44:00 PM 2005

    Hey, Zoey -

    Let us know how they do for you. I am near enough in climate that I will likely get similar results, and I've been looking at these and the variety 'azure' for years.

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