Allium Christophii AGM
£15.00
notes
Allium Christophii is a compact variety of ornamental onion, with star-shaped flowers held in a globe cluster during early summer. The soft lilac flowers look like sparklers, and appear to have a metallic sheen to them. A great variety for adding some soft colour to a summer border. It also makes for a great cut flower.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L (17cm / 7in)
- Height and Spread: H: 50cm (1ft 8in)
- W: 20cm (8in) - After 2 -5 years
Features
notes
Allium Christophii is a compact variety of ornamental onion, with star-shaped flowers held in a globe cluster during early summer. The soft lilac flowers look like sparklers, and appear to have a metallic sheen to them. A great variety for adding some soft colour to a summer border. It also makes for a great cut flower.
Insights
A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden, this hardy perennial bulb has a long flowering season. Plant in the middle of the border, so the umbrels can grow through other foliage such as paeonies; it can take over from tulips. Also ideally suited to gravel gardens or prairie style planting.
Details
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Fully Hardy
- Flowering period: May - June
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
Planting
- Any fertile, well-draining soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Sheltered
Care
Avoid excessive soil moisture and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Cut down at the end of season to maintain shape.
Glossary
Allium Christophii AGM
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