Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum x 20
- 10 x Allium atropurpureum
- 10 x Allium nigrum
| Free Shipping | No |
|---|---|
| Category | Allium |
| Delivered as | Flower bulbs |
| Qty | 20x |
| Flowers | Yes |
| Flower period | Spring |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cutflowers | Yes |
| Flower colour | Mix |
| Fruits | No |
| Edible | No |
| Location | Sunny |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Ground Covering | No |
| Naturalizing | No |
| Preferred Soil | Well drained soil |
| Full grown height | 60cm - 80cm |
| Mature width | 10cm - 20cm |
| Poisonous | No |
| USP | Cutflower |
How to take care of Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum x 20
As a general rule –Plant Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum in good light well-drained soil at a depth of 3 times the height of the bulb. Large flowering Alliums prefer full sun, but all other Alliums will tolerate partial shade. Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum dislike been disturbed, so leave Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum for few years untouched. Divide clumps in autumn every 3-4 years of so. You can improve heavy soil by mixing in some builders sand. Place Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum bulbs with the 'nose' upward into the soil. Always water well after planting to stimulate growth. For best results, as the buds materialize, add a high potash liquid feed in early spring to fertilize. Allow foliage to die back naturally as this will send nutrients to Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum bulbs for next year’s bloom. Please note to survive harsh winters apply a mulch (straw or newspaper) over them to avoid any frost damage. Remove when all danger of frost has passed.


