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15 bulbs 261487-15 | £7.50 |
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30 bulbs 261487-30 | £13.95 |
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A well-known classic, that’s so perennial you can even get away with growing it in grass. It’s tough, reliable, long-flowering — and dark and rich.
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Genus | Allium |
Group/Species | atropurpureum (syn. nigrum var. purpureum) |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | Black Garlic |
Border Position | Border (Middle) |
Bulb Size | 8/10 |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 60cm (24in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. |
Care Tips | Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn't appear to affect the bulbs. Add grit on heavy soils. |
Flowering | May - July |
Vase Life | Good for cutting. |
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Growing plants one on top of another gets the most out of every square inch of your outside space.
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