Allium 'Ostara', 1L
£7.00
notes
Allium Ostara is a cross between A. Atropurpureum and A. Karataviense, taking the very best features of both. Appearing on tall mid green stems, its large deep-purple globes comprise of delicate starry flowers, resulting in a beautiful, upright perennial which is brilliant for adding interest to the cottage garden. Supplied in biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 1L
- Height and Spread: H: 40cm (1ft 4in)
- W: 15cm (6in) - After 2 -5 years
Ingredients
LATEX ALLERGY NOTICE: Please note, the fibres in these coir pots are bound together with natural latex.
Features
notes
Allium Ostara is a cross between A. Atropurpureum and A. Karataviense, taking the very best features of both. Appearing on tall mid green stems, its large deep-purple globes comprise of delicate starry flowers, resulting in a beautiful, upright perennial which is brilliant for adding interest to the cottage garden. Supplied in biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex.
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