Make sure this fits by entering your model number. 2 bulbs per bag. Description. Plants may self-seed in the garden. This great lily relative gets grass like foliage and this species gets fairly large clusters of light purple flowers. The seeds are small, so don’t bother sowing them carefully one by one. Allium Christophii is also known as Star of Persia is a bulbous flower that is lavender in color and the ball of smaller flowers can reach up to 10 inches wide. Also known as Star of Persia. • Keep the soil moist until you see the first green sprouts pop up. Christophii blooms in late spring to early summer and the dried seed heads last for months. Best alliums to grow – Allium christophii. Allium christophii (Allium albopilosum) Star of Persia or Persian Onion. Just broadcast them liberally around the growing area. H x S: 60cm x 20cm. Looks amazing coming up between larger plants and Ornamental grasses. Gigantic heads of silvery lilac on a stocky 30-40cm stem. Grams per 1000 seeds: 5.88235 Gram: Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants! Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM) You will receive enough seed for at least 30+ plants. 3 Allium decipiens. Allium christophii, commonly called star of Persia, is a bulbous perennial that is ornamentally grown for its spring bloom of large, spherical, pale lavender flowerheads. It makes a wonderful cut flower. The leaves wither before the flowers appear in early summer. Use the seed heads in dried flower arrangements. This fits your . An ideal choice for rock gardens or pathways where the flowers can be admired up close. The enormous, 8-10" globes are violet-pink with a silvery sheen. It's a great companion with other early summer blooming flowers such as Oriental Poppies. Plant several together to create a cluster of blooms that will definitely catch Allium cristophii produces striking globes of violet, star-shaped flowers in early summer. by greg17815. It is deer and rodent resistant which is always a bonus. A dome of spiky little florets give this allium a sparkling brilliance. Allium chistophii (Star Of Persia Allium) is fabulous perennial in the garden with its huge 10" diameter pink flower heads on a small growing plant. Best alliums to grow – Allium decipiens. ): 170: Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. Allium christophii syn albopilosum. AGM award winner. Available from these sellers. Bulb size 12+cm. It makes a wonderful cut flower. The long, linear leaves die back before the blooms appear in early summer. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of soil and water well using the soaker attachment on your hose so you don’t disturb them. It has an attractive glaucous grey foliage that emerges in early spring followed by long lasting large globe-like heads of lilac starry blooms, 30 cm to 50 cm in diameter. you will need a larger quantity): 20 Gram: Sowing Rates/Trays: 6 per cell: Plug tray recommended size(s): open flats / 72: Sowing Direction: Beautiful curled grey-green leaves. Deadhead flowers before seed sets to help control any unwanted spread. A magnificent flowering bulbous perennial for the border. Also known as Star of Persia. Noteworthy Characteristics. Allium Christophii - Common name:Ornamental Onion - Allium Christophii produces softball-sized starbursts of amethyst pink flowers on 14" stems. Up for bid are seeds of the Star of Persia. Allium cristophii is a fantastic choice for sunny borders, and works well when planted in drifts with ornamental grasses and other alliums. Allium christophii Star of Persia Seeds! Number of plants and other alliums cristophii produces striking globes of violet, flowers... 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