{"product_id":"alliums-dried","title":"Alliums Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to add instant structure, height, and drama to an arrangement, these Allium seed heads are the answer. We have harvested and dried the spectacular \u003cstrong\u003e'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/strong\u003e variety to preserve its incredible skeletal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese large, spherical \"starburst\" heads look like frozen fireworks. While they bore purple flowers in the garden, they dry to a beautiful, natural shade of pale straw-gold. They are incredibly durable and long-lasting, perfect for adding a rustic, architectural touch to winter vases or for spraying with metallic paint for festive displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 About these Stems\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the air-dried seed heads of \u003cem\u003eAllium hollandicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Sensation'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Skeleton\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the purple flowers fade, the plant is left with a rigid, spherical frame of radiating stems. We harvest them at this stage to capture that striking geometric shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese architectural stems are bold enough to stand alone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Minimalist Vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place 3-5 stems in a narrow-necked ceramic vase or glass bottle. The geometric shapes create a stunning, modern silhouette against a plain wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Sparkle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The skeletal seed heads take metallic spray paint beautifully. Spray them gold, silver, or copper for a festive table centrepiece that lasts for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreath Making:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems are sturdy and easy to push into a moss or vine base. They add fantastic 3D projection and texture to flat foliage wreaths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Allium Seed Heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e'Purple Sensation' (\u003cem\u003eAllium hollandicum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural Straw \/ Golden-Beige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 40cm - 60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 5cm - 8cm diameter (Starburst)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🏗️ Structural Decor\u003cbr\u003e🎄 Christmas Crafts\u003cbr\u003e🌾 Rustic Interiors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Dried Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a textural masterpiece by pairing Alliums with softer elements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-stipa-pennata-feather-grass\" title=\"Dried Feather Grass\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Feather Grass (Stipa):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Soft Contrast. The solid, hard shapes of Allium heads look incredible rising out of a cloud of soft, wispy Feather Grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🔵\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-echinops-ritro\" title=\"Dried Echinops\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Echinops (Globe Thistle):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Geometric Duo. Both plants are spherical. Combining the blue spiky balls of Echinops with the open starbursts of Alliums creates a fascinating, sculptural display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Colour Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the variety name is 'Purple Sensation', please note that these are the \u003cstrong\u003edried seed heads\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are a beautiful natural straw\/beige colour, not purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Grown in Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431651881284,"sku":"DRD-ALL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/alliums-dried-4590466_178dcc0c-21f1-46d0-b469-6b7f4b14f612.jpg?v=1771942722","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/alliums-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}