Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum x 20
- 10 x Allium atropurpureum
- 10 x Allium nigrum
Category | Allium |
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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.