Allium aflatunense - flower bulb 12/14

Description
The Dutch garlic (Allium aflatunense) produces attractive, purple-violet flowers in May. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Allium hollandicum.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dutch garlics are medium green, linear.

Spread
Iran, Islamic Republic.

Frost hardiness
The Dutch garlic has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Dutch garlic sets beautiful accents together with: Phlox.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The purple-violet flowers of the Dutch garlic appear in umbels in May.

Use
Park, herbaceous border, small/front garden