Description
- In early summer, this fine allium bears umbels that are 25 - 30cm in diameter, and can contain up to 100 star-shaped fuchsia flowers with a delicate metallic sheen. Alliums, also known as ornamental onions, are grown for their showy and distinctive flower heads which add a unique style to any setting. Even when the plants die back, the dried flower heads look attractive in the garden, or can be cut for indoor displays. The flowers are also much beloved by bees and other pollinating insects.
- WINNER of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM) focusing on trialled and tested plants which are easy to grow and the best available varieties for the home gardener.
- Flowering Time: May/June
- Flower Colour: Lilac
- Flowering Height: 60cm/24in
Allium Christophii x15 Bulbs Uses: Valuable for planting in groups in borders or for naturalising (flowering for year after year). Excellent, long lasting cut flower Hints & Tips: Plant taller varieties to the rear of borders. Flowers can be used for dried arrangements Soil/Position: Alliums will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade
