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Allium Bulbs - Description
- Qty: 6 Allium Bulbs
- Fully Grown Size: 40cm - 60cm
- In Bloom: May - June
- Flower Colour: Violet Purple
- Sow: September - December
- Variety: Allium christophii
- Star of Persia
- Allium christophii, also known as the Star of Persia, produces magnificent spherical flower heads made up of dozens of sparkling violet-purple star-shaped florets. The impressive blooms can reach up to 20cm across, creating an architectural feature in borders while attracting bees and butterflies throughout late spring and early summer.
Allium Bulbs - Uses
- Produces spectacular architectural flower heads.
- Ideal for borders, gravel gardens and cottage gardens.
- Perfect for planting amongst perennials where the flower heads rise above surrounding plants.
- Excellent for wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Plant in groups for a dramatic visual display.
- Produces outstanding cut flowers for fresh arrangements.
- Dried flower heads provide long-lasting decorative interest indoors and in the garden.
- Returns reliably each year in well-drained soil.
Allium Bulbs - How to Sow
- See our blog on how to sow and care for bulbs.
- Choose a sunny planting location.
- To prepare planting hole:
- Use a garden hand trowel, dibber or bulb planter.
- Depth: Approximately 10cm - 15cm deep.
- Spacing: 15cm - 20cm apart.
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. Improve heavy soils with horticultural grit or sand to prevent waterlogging.
- Plant bulbs with the pointed end facing upwards.
- Cover with soil and firm gently.
- Water lightly after planting.
- Feed with poultry manure or a balanced fertiliser once new growth appears.
- Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following year.
- Leave bulbs undisturbed to establish and produce larger flowering displays each season.
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