Description from Sarah Raven
Allium atropurpureum combines two of my favourite colours – crimson and purple – in one allium flower. I love the chunky showiness of this variety.
- Genus: Allium
- Variety: atropurpureum
- Type: Deciduous
- Soil Type: Well-drained but fertile, add grit on heavy soils
- Site: Full sun Height: 70cm (28in)
- Spacing: Plant 15cm deep, 20cm apart.
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Care tips: Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn’t appear to affect the bulbs.
- Flowers: †Late May – June
- For the vase: 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
Genus: Allium Variety atropurpureum Type: Deciduous Soil Type: Well-drained but fertile, add grit on heavy soils Site: Full sun Height: 70cm (28in) Spacing: Plant 15cm deep, 20cm apart. Hardiness: Hardy Care tips: Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn’t appear to affect the bulbs. Flowers: †Late May – June For the vase: 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 – See more at: http://www.sarahraven.com/shop/allium-atropurpureum.html#sthash.5X3IDN2T.dpuf
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