Description
Also known as blue-of-the-heavens, this stunning variety of Allium is perfect as a centrepiece to a flower bed when planted alongside medium sized perennials. The spherical flower head with blue, star-shaped flowers blooms in June and provides a striking jolt of colour to any garden. The long stems usually grow up to 0.6m so not as tall as other Alliums but the colour more than makes up for that. Suited to growing in containers, flower beds, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens and more.
Best planting time:
Ideally plant between September and December. The bulbs prefer a period of cold dormancy before they grow in spring. You can still plant them in spring but you will get a less spectacular bloom.
Planting conditions:
Alliums require full sun for optimal growth. They can grow in most soils as long as it is moist and well draining. If you have a clay based soil add some horticultural grit to help with drainage.
