Also known as Star of Persia, this striking Allium boasts giant spheres, measuring up to 20cm in diameter, made up of an abundance of star-shaped, metallic looking, violet blooms. The flowers of Allium christophii will burst into colour upon sturdy, erect stems from May to July, adding wonderful architecture to sunny perennial borders and attracting plenty of bees. Plant amongst lower growing varieties which will cover the fading foliage that dies back as the blooms appear. The eye-catching seedheads will add further interest in your garden as well as making a super addition to dried flower displays.Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 20cm (8″).
Growing Information
Alliums thrive in light sandy, well drained soil in full sun. Avoid planting in cold wet soils as the bulbs are prone to rot in these conditions. Plant allium bulbs at a depth of 10cm (4”) and a distance of 10cm (4”) apart. A slow release fertilizer can be added to poor soils at the time of planting to improve fertility. When growing alliums, plant them where the leaves of other plants will cover the base of their stems. This will hide the old foliage which dies back before flowering begins.
