Clouds of Soft Pink Globes All Summer Long

Bubble Bath Allium (Allium 'Bubble Bath') lives up to its frothy name, smothering itself in dozens of soft, pale pink flower globes over an exceptionally long mid-to-late-summer season. This clumping ornamental onion forms a tidy mound of grassy foliage and produces far more flowers than most alliums, creating a bubbly, pollinator-filled display. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it's a delightful, free-flowering choice for sunny Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan borders.

Landscape Uses

Use Bubble Bath in pollinator and sunny borders, mass plantings, and containers where its abundant, long-lasting bloom can shine. It pairs beautifully with coneflowers, ornamental grasses, and sedum, and the flowers are great for cutting.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Water during dry spells. Allium is quite drought tolerant once established.
Drip Irrigation: A drip line provides efficient, low-water moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Bubble Bath special?
It produces an exceptional number of flowers over a long season, far more than typical alliums.

Is it good for pollinators?
Yes, the many globes are a magnet for bees and butterflies.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable across most of the state.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, the onion scent makes alliums highly deer- and rabbit-resistant.

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