The not yet fully open buds in the inflorescence are like little violet tulips, emerging from onion skin.
Yes, that’s when they are a very deep purple. They get lighter as they unfold.
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I lurve these. I was always dismayed that they are slightly rather expensive in flower shops, until we bought a house that has them in the garden. Once they’re completely open, they’re about as perfect a spherical onion as you can get.
Pretty onions. The not yet fully open buds in the inflorescence are like little violet tulips, emerging from onion skin.
Ice Swimmer:
Yes, that’s when they are a very deep purple. They get lighter as they unfold.
I lurve these. I was always dismayed that they are slightly rather expensive in flower shops, until we bought a house that has them in the garden. Once they’re completely open, they’re about as perfect a spherical onion as you can get.