I grew 'purple sensation' and 'schubertii' this past year for the first time. I also had 'ivory queen', 'caeruleum' and 'hair'. I loved them all, although I expected 'hair' to be groovier than it actually was. But still, it was kind of funky.

Anyhow, they were a big success and I will be planting more this fall. They were incredibly easy and so architectural in their appearance -- I got more comments on them than anything in the garden. Even as the flower is declining and going to seed it is quite striking because of the graphic roundness. Also, the foliage is not as problematic as daffodil or tulip foliage. It dies back quickly and can easily be covered by other emerging plants.

Very good then. I say, buy your little allium heart out. I plan to plant many more myself and am most anxious to try the bigger ones, like 'globemaster'.

I grew Purple Sensation and it faithfully returned for many years- it had a long bloom time and interesting seed heads when it was finished. I liked the size of the blooms-not as large as globe master but they seemed to fit into the garden better. The bees just loved the blooms.

Isn't Globemaster zn 5?
jan

I all of these with the exception of schubertii. christophii 'Star Of Persia' is gorgeous. Globemaster is dramatic. They are all great and trouble free (that's the problem!)
Have you made a decision yet?

No, but I need to get my order in soon. I'm not sure what the deadline is. I'm trying to restrain my plant-lust! LOL