Allium Christophii Bulbs
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Allium is a fall planted bulb that deer and other critters hate, and we love. It makes a big statement in the early summer and will come back every year.

ZONEPerennial, zones 3-9
SHIPPINGBeginning in fall
INCLUDES12 bulbs in a cloth bag, with a wooden plant marker
Common NameStar of Persia

Spring Bloom

Summer

Fall Plant

Winter

Description

12 Bulbs: Allium Christophii creates a few enormous 10" diameter blooms in a dusty purple color. The blooms can be left in place for a year-round statement in the garden or cut for dried bouquets.

HEIGHT 12-24"
SPACING 1-3" between bulbs
LIGHT Full sun or part-shade
DEERDeer resistant
KIDS+PETSNon-toxic
DIFFICULTYSuper easy to grow
CLIMATEDoes not need cold weather to grow
WATEROnly needs supplemental water in very dry conditions
INDOOR+POTSGrows well in containers outside

How to Plant

Dig a hole and tuck your bulbs in, pointy side up, about 6" deep (roughly 3 times the size of the bulbs) and about 9" apart. Now fill in the soil, give it a few solid pats so it compresses around the bulbs, then give it a long drink of water. Mark that pot or spot with your wooden plant marker so you know where your Allium live now. Wait for spring.

Where to Plant

Full sun

When to Plant

If planting in a cold region, plant in the Fall, anytime before the ground freezes for the last time. If planting in a warm region, (zones 9 and warmer), plant when it's coldest during winter.

When to Expect Blooms

Mid Spring

Care Instructions

Water when soil is dry, once leaves appear.

Extra Credit

If planting in a container, be sure the pot has ample drainage. Fill the bottom 2-3" of the pot with pebbles to prevent clogging. Wait for the foliage to wilt and turn yellow before clipping it back.