Allium Christophii AGM
Allium Christophii AGM
Ornamental Onion

Allium Christophii AGM

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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.

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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.