Allium atropurpureum - flower bulb 12/14

Description
The Very-dark purple allium (Allium atropurpureum) produces attractive, dark red flowers from June to July. It prefers well-drained, dry soil in a sunny position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 60 - 70 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Very-dark purple alliums are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Very-dark purple allium 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 Very-dark purple allium sets beautiful accents together with: Oriental poppy.

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 dark red, star-shaped flowers of Very-dark purple allium appear in umbels from June to July.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, perennial border