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Allium Christophii / Star of Persia Bulb

• Bulb circumference 10 - 12 cm!!
• Grows up to 40 - 50cm in height
• Flower ball upwards of 15-30 cm diameter!!
• Rosy- Silver violet blooms
• Perfect for pollinators, the Bees love them
• Long lasting as a cut flower!

Also know as Allium Christophii or Star of Persia. This beauty offers unique individual star shaped rosy/silvery violet flowers forming a large ball in full bloom up to 15-30 cm in diameter, bursting open in May/ June. This Allium will stand on 40 to 50 cm tall stems maybe taller once fully developed in 2 to 5 years (ours reached this height in the first flowering year, results will vary depending on growing conditions and time in the ground in Autumn). Plant directly into your beds and borders or they will be perfectly happy in pots and containers on the patio with a rich humus material such as our Miracle Gro All purpose Peat free compost.

Alliums offers a three to four weeks display before the petals fall making way for decorative seed heads. Excellent as a cut flower or left in the garden offering fantastic structural interest in the garden for months after! These can be left to dry out completely giving you masses of seed to try growing your own, which will take a few years! Supplied as 10/12cm bulbs ( circumference) ready to be planted our straight away to ensure they have a good head start before winter takes hold. Strong root development is the key to performance of next years flowers, planting in late autumn combined will ensure your beds and borders are the talk of the street making your neighbours green or purple with envy!

Please note, natural products can vary and colours may differ slightly to those stated and shown in the product descriptions and images. Our suppliers work tirelessly to bring us the best quality Dutch bulbs with plant passports, we are able to offer genuine affordable prices by offering bulk buy savings direct to you.

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How to grow me

The allium is happy to grow in most soil types but will prefer a well drained spot* in full to part sun. They should be planted 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the bulb for longevity and stability (10- 15 cm is recommended), with spacing between bulbs a similar width. Planting in groups of odd numbers helps to showcase the elegance and individuality of these Chelsea Flower Show favourite. If planting in windy outlooks they may require some support due to the height they can achieve.

*Drainage in the form of horticultural potting grit can be added to the soil directly under your bulbs to ensure the roots do not sit in water and rot away. Clay soil that retains water may need improvement for successful flowering.[endtab]

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Delivery Information

Bulbs will be shipped when the new season crop comes into stock expected mid to late September, in time for the autumn/ winter planting season.

We deliver via Evri small parcel service which provides tracking detail. Deliveries usually take 2-3 days to arrive after dispatch.

Bulbs are a perishable product and should be planted up as soon as they are received to ensure they remain in the best quality. Bulbs not being planted straight away should be stored in a cool, well ventilated location and not in plastic bags. Damage can occur to bulbs that are stored incorrectly for protracted lengths of time, and we accept no liability where damage (mould, decay etc) is seen that has not been reported to us immediately upon receipt.

Bulbs are sorted into separate paper bags labelled with the variety and quantity, allowing you to plan you planting scheme with ease. [endtab]