- Allium cristophii is perfect for a sunny site, dotted in small groups among ornamental grasses, or as part of a Mediterranean border
- Alliums look best planted between medium-sized herbaceous plants, which help to hide the withered foliage
- It makes a wonderful cut flower and then the faded flower heads look lovely in the border and are useful for dried flower arrangements
- Allium cristophii is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators
- The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Deciduous, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Striking globes of violet, star-shaped flowers in early summer
- Height: 0.6m (2’)
- Spread: 0.2m (8’’)
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained
Caring for your plant:
- Propagate by seed, sowing in containers in a cold frame when just ripe or in the spring. Alternatively, remove offsets in autumn
- No pruning required
- Generally pest and disease free
