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3 bulbs 261054-3 | £17.95 |
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Massive scale, high-performing allium for May into June in a soft mauve. This has the AGM and was outstanding in the Parham House allium trial last summer.
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Genus | Allium |
Group/Species | cristophii x giganteum |
Variety | Beau Regard |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | Ornamental onion |
Border Position | Border (Middle) |
Bulb Size | 18/20 |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 90cm (36in) |
Spacing | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Alliums can be planted outdoors from early to mid-autumn. |
Care Tips | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. These are perennial and long-lasting so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage in spring doesn't appear to affect the bulbs. |
Flowering | May - June |
Vase Life | 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. |
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Allium x 'Beau Regard' reviews
Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Melissa Beautiful statuesque alliums in a gorgeous shade of lilac blue. Love them. |