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Also known as Star of Persia this is the classic, huge-headed sparkler allium, with seed heads almost as good as the flowers. It’s hard to beat on value – quite cheap to buy and very perennial, lasting in the garden for decades.
- RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
- Perfect for pollinators
| Genus: | Allium |
| Variety | cristophii ( aka Star of Persia) |
| Group: | Species |
| 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, 30cm 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: | ❀ 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 |
