Allium Metallic Shine
Allium Metallic Shine
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A bulbous perennial to around 70 cm with strap-shaped leaves and large rounded iridescent purple flowerheads to 15 cm across.
Key Details
Key Details
Colour(s):
- purple
Flowering Time: June
Height: 65-75cm
Spread: 10-50cm
Hardiness: Hardy
Bulb Size:
Planting and Care Information
Planting and Care Information
Planting Instructions: Grow in full sun and fertile well-drained soil; use containers where heavy clay is winter-wet.
Soil and Drainage Requirements: Chalk, loam and sand; moist but well-drained or well-drained
Preferred Location: Full sun; sheltered position; well-drained soil
Care: Remove old flowered stems and foliage; propagate by offsets.
Availability & Delivery Timing
Availability & Delivery Timing
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Alliaceae
Allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with an onion or garlic scent, linear, strap-shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem.
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Perfect For
- cottage and informal gardens
- city and courtyard gardens
- gravel gardens
- patio and container plants
- wildlife gardens
- cut flowers
- flower borders and beds
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