ALLIUM CHRISTOPHII (Alliaceae) HBb

Magnificent, ten inch, spherical heads composed of glossy amethystine violet stars (which can be dried to give pleasure all year). Undoubtedly the most flamboyant member of this enormous family of plants.

Sowing advice: COVER WITH COMPOST OR GRIT 5mm. DEEP. SOW SEEDS ANYTIME AND KEEP MOIST IN A COOL, LIGHT SPOT OUTSIDE. MAY BE SLOW TO GERMINATE. GROW ON INDIVIDUAL SEEDLINGS IN 3" POTS. PLANT OUT IN A WELL-DRAINED SHELTERED POSITION.