Star of Persia
Allium cristophii
Common Name: Star of Persia
Genus: Allium
Species: cristophii
Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)
Spread: 0.20 m (20 cm)
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb Size: 12+
Huge globes of small star-shaped pinkish-purple flowers appear in summer above narrow grey-green leaves. In bloom these fabulous globes - up to 20cm (8in) in diameter - have a metallic sheen. The faded flowerheads hold up well in the border and are useful for dried flower arrangements. Perfect for a sunny site, dotted in small groups among ornamental grasses or as part of a Mediterranean scheme. Alliums look best planted between medium-sized herbaceous plants which help to mask the strap-like leaves which fade by the time the flowers appear. -
Garden care: Plant the bulbs 15cm deep and 20cm apart to avoid the flowers being to crowded. Avoid excessive soil moisture and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.
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