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Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii
Allium Christophii

Allium 'Christophii'

Eye-catching and giant lilac spheres on tall slim stems
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20 cm
65 cm
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Perfect In Pots
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Cut Flower
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25 Bulbs
Item: 600120
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Grows to
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65 cm
25 Bulbs - Item: 600120
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  • Giant lilac spheres of flowers stand majestically on long stems above deep green leaves each spring.
  • These wonderful alliums will look simply stunning wherever you plant them in your garden.
  • Blooming from mid-May, these truly head-turning plants will last for years to come.
  • Cut and dry them for fantastic indoor displays.
  • Supplied as a pack of 25 bulbs, size 10/12 ready to plant in autumn.
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Alliums are a showstopping spring bulb that are guaranteed to catch the attention of everyone who sees them.

Giant lilac spheres of flowers stand majestically on long stems above their broad, green leaves each spring. These wonderful alliums will look simply stunning wherever you plant them in your garden. Perfect for positioning at the back of your borders, these will look incredible when grouped with low growing spring bulbs to really create a beautiful display.

Blooming in June and July, these truly head-turning plants will last for years to come. Related to onions (but do not eat them!), they are very tough, and hardy and they are great for beginners. You could also cut and dry them for fantastic indoor displays.

Supplied as a 25 pack of bulbs, size 10/12 ready to plant in autumn.

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Item 600120 supplied as:
25 x Bulbs

Top Tips

Underplant with hostas, ferns or other low-growing, hardy perennial plants which will help to disguise the leaves as they fade.

Care Information

Planting Advice for Alliums:

  • Find a location where the soil drains well and where they will receive full sun.
  • Plant allium bulbs in early to mid-autumn in a sheltered site to prevent the top-heavy flower spikes from getting blown over.
  • Dig over the soil and remove any weeds before planting.
  • Water well after planting, saturating the soil around the bulbs. Once established, alliums are drought tolerant.
  • In borders, plant bulbs in early autumn at a depth of about four times the diameter of the bulbs.
  • In containers, alliums will do well in deep pots with a good general-purpose potting compost with a handful of horticultural grit added. 

Aftercare Advice for Alliums:

  • After planting, feed with a general-purpose feed such as our Blooming Fast Superior Soluble Fertiliser.
  • Dried flower heads can be removed and made into indoor decorations or left on the plants to self-seed.
  • Divide alliums every three to four years or when the plants begin to look overcrowded and blooming decreases.
  • Lift the bulbs with a garden fork or spade and pull the bulbs apart.
  • Replant some in the original location and plant the remainder in a new location. 

Pruning and trimming advice for Alliums:

  • The leaves die down at flowering time, so it’s best to plant alliums where this foliage is masked by that of other plants.
  • Avoid removing them while still green, as they provide the bulbs with energy for the following season.

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65 cm
20 cm
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