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Allium christophii
€4.50
Dutch Tax included
Description
Intro: 1884. The spherical umbel has an impressive 20 cm diameter. The flower is located at the end of a strong, up to 50 cm high stem which is surrounded by band-shaped hairy leaves. The umbel consists of a hundred shiny violet flowers, with a unique metallic sheen. The flower tops barely touch each other. It looks like it was created by an artist. Highly suitable as dried flower. Origin: northwest of Iran and the Russian part of Central Asia. Propagates by sowing.
Data sheet
- Preferred Placement
- Semi shade
- Color
- violet
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Bulb Spacing
- 20
- Planting Depth
- 15
- Height in cm.
- 40 - 60
- Flowering time in the months
- 6-7
. Available to order from July 2025