Allium Ostara Bulbs, pack of 10 bulbs
£7.00
notes
An excellent variety, Allium Ostara makes a great statement with its defined shape and sophisticated hit of colour. Low growing, it bears large, deep purple globes comprising delicate starry flowers that are held on strong stems in late spring and early summer. Seed heads are like fireworks, providing great architectural interest into autumn. Pack of 10 bulbs.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 10 bulbs
- Height and Spread: 50cm (3ft 3in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in) in 1-2 years
Features
notes
An excellent variety, Allium Ostara makes a great statement with its defined shape and sophisticated hit of colour. Low growing, it bears large, deep purple globes comprising delicate starry flowers that are held on strong stems in late spring and early summer. Seed heads are like fireworks, providing great architectural interest into autumn. Pack of 10 bulbs.
Insights
These flowers are broad and long lasting, making it a fantastic perennial for cutting or adding interest to a cottage garden border. Like other alliums, this giant ornamental onion is a good nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Details
- Flowers: May - June
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- West or South aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn, 15cm, 15cm apart
Care
Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested
Scent
Very subtle onion scented foliage when crushed
Glossary