Allium- Purple Rain (Bulb)
- Perennial to 80cm
- Large spherical flowers
- Use fresh or dry as a cut flower
- NOT FOR TAS, WA
Description
Allium- Purple Rain (Bulb)
Allium christophii
NOT FOR TAS, WA
- Perennial to 80cm
- Large spherical flowers
- Use fresh or dry as a cut flower
Herbaceous perennial to 80cm. Slender, strap-like foliage appears in the spring, with flower spikes emerging as the foliage dies down in late spring and summer. Produces large spherical flower heads, about 10-15cm in diameter, with purple star-shaped flowers held on strong stems. An excellent choice for adding height to garden borders and beds. The flowers can be used as cut flowers, fresh or dried as they turn a beautiful straw color. Known for its ability to naturalize and multiply. Attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens.
Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Alliums grown for their flowers are also called 'Flowering Onion'.
Attracts beneficial insects
Cut flowers
Borders
Beds
Ornamental use
Purple/Voilet Flowers
Product code: Z-ALL-01
Best Months to Plant
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Quick Planting Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 7cm |
| Season | Autumn |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial |
| Plant Spacing | 20cm |
| Plant Height | 80cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 180-200 days |
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How To Grow
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
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| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
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