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Allium atropurpureum combines two of my favourite colours - crimson and purple - in one allium flower. I love the chunky showiness of this variety.
- Perfect for pollinators
| Genus: | Allium |
| Variety | atropurpureum |
| Type: | Deciduous |
| Soil Type: | Well-drained but fertile, add grit on heavy soils | Site: | Full sun | Height: | H. 60-90cm (2-3ft) | Spacing: | Plant 15cm deep, 20cm apart. | Hardiness: | Hardy | Care tips: | Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn't appear to affect the bulbs. | Flowers: | ❀ Late May - June | For the vase: | Add a drop of bleach to the water to minimise the oniony smell or change the water regularly. They will look good for up to 2 weeks without rearranging |
