Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Allium christophii
Synonym(s): Allium albopilosum Common Name: 'Star of Persia'AGM. The huge round heads, 20cm in width, of silvery mauve stars look good even as they fade, so leave to dry in situ. Strap shaped glaucous-green leaves appear in spring and then wither as the flower spike develops. Jun-Jul. H45cm S20cm.
Care Instructions
An easy to grow perennial bulb for a well-drained sunny position. It flowers later than A. ‘Purple Sensation’ and is shorter, so is more suitable for the front of the border.
- Herbaceous Perennials
- Good as cut flower
- Good for low allergen gardens
- Good for seaside
- Award of Garden Merit
- Good for sun
- Good for dry soil
- Good for well-drained soil
- Purple flowers
- Good for summer
- 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 91