- Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ is a versatile plant and they are well suited to gravel or prairie-style planting schemes, but they also look great in pots or mixed borders
- They work well with other medium sized herbaceous plants or ornamental grasses which help to hide the foliage which will have died off by the time the stunning blooms appear
- 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, upright, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Rich-purple, star-shaped flowers in June
- Height: 0.8m (30’’)
- 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
- Avoid excessive moisture from late summer when dormant
- Generally pest and disease free
