Allium Winter Fairy

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Allium sphaerocephalon has striking purple with a touch of green flowers. These blooming beauties catch the eye of many wonderful pollinators and make an unusual but charming cut flower.

May repel moles.Family name: Amaryllidaceae
Common name: drumstick allium
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Planting time: April to May
Flowering time: September to October
Active growth time: June to August
Dormancy time: November to March
Lifting time: November
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): True bulb
Mature height: 60-90cm
Planting depth: Plant just below ground level
Planting spacing: 10cm
Lowest temperature: -5°C
Watering frequency: Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn’t rained.
Position and soil: Plant in well-draining soil in a lightly shaded spot. You may also plant in containers.