Allium Purple Rain - 2 bulbs

Allium x christophii 'Purple Rain'

APPEARANCE : Long stemmed bulb flower related to onions and leeks. Large (grapefruit sized) round starry purple flowers in summer. Fast growing and will multiply over time.
USE FOR: Perfect for borders, pots, cut flowers, in wildlife and cottage gardens.
CLIMATE : Frost hardy to sub-tropical
PLANTING : Bulbs thrive best in free draining soil. Prepare clay soil using a clay-breaker and add well composted manure or mulch to help with drainage. Add grit or gravel to your planting holes if your soil is heavy, or plant up into containers. Plant bulbs, cover with a good layer of mulch to help regulate soil temperature. Autumn is the best time for a showy Spring display. Alliums prefer an open sunny location or filtered sun.
CARE : Once planted, water the soil to set the bulb in place. An occasional light watering is all that's needed until the first flowers appear. Water and feed weekly or if the soil becomes dry, give a good deep water (bulbs are generally at least 5cms below the surface). Once flowering is finished leave plants to die back, it's not the prettiest sight but don't be tempted to trim the yellowing foliage. The nutrients are being drawn back into the bulbs for next year. When the bulbs die back completely remove spent foliage and leave in place for next season or remove for storage.

 Contains 2 bulbs.