Allium atropurpureum
This late flowering allium has a special dark red-purple colour. The flower is semi-round and makes a good cut flower. Allium atropurpureum is beautiful in combination with perennials in a sunny spot in the garden. This allium attracts butterflies and bees during flowering. Suitable for naturalising.
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spec-table
- Botanical Name: Allium atropurpureum
- Flower Colour: Purple
- Established Height: 60-90cm
- Established Spread: 5-10cm
- Plant Spacing: 25 bulbs per m2
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1st year
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Coastal Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Large Containers, Low Maintenance Gardens
- Soil Acidity: Any
- Soil Moisture: Free Draining
- Soil Type: Loam, Loam-Based Compost, Multipurpose Compost, Sandy, Stony
- Growing Skill: Easy to Grow
- Scented: No
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Mouse Resistant: Yes
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Toxicity: Skin/eyes irritant
Planting & Care
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