Allium cristophii
- Loved by Pollinators
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Naturalises
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Top size bulbs for bigger flowers
Easy to grow
Also known as Star of Persia this is the classic, huge-headed sparkler allium, with seed heads almost as good as the flowers
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Allium petals are edible, you can scatter them on salads. We use the more delicate types like cowanii and unifolium most often at Perch Hill.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Naturalises
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - July
- Height
- 60cm (24in)
- Common name
- Star of Persia
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 30cm (12in) apart.
- Cultivation
- Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart or more. These are perennial and long-lasting so plant them somewhere permanent.
Care Tips
Removing the foliage once it becomes tatty doesn't appear to affect the bulbs.
Flowering Time
June - July
