Onion. A bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves. Large umbels of star-shaped, pink-purple flowers on stiff stems. Leaves die down before flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Allium cristophii
A bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves. Large umbels of star-shaped, pink-purple flowers on stiff stems. Leaves die down before flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Allium |
|---|---|
| Species | cristophii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Onion |
| Flower Colour | pink, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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