Allium 'Purple Rain'
Dutch garlic bulbs
Holder of a prestigious Award of Garden Merit, this gorgeous allium has performed well in RHS trials. Allium ‘Purple Rain’ is easy to grow, and reliably produces its open heads of star-shaped flowers, each topping sturdy stems that will stand up well in poor weather conditions.
A cross between the ever popular Allium 'Purple Sensation' and Allium cristophii, this comes highly recommended, and is ideal for adding early summer colour and structure.
A cross between the ever popular Allium 'Purple Sensation' and Allium cristophii, this comes highly recommended, and is ideal for adding early summer colour and structure.
How to care for Allium Purple Rain:
Allium bulbs are easy to grow in a sunny spot with freely drained soil, or a good quality potting compost. Ideally they should be planted in September or October, but could also be planted in early November in milder regions.
While keeping the size of the flowerhead in mind and avoiding overcrowding, dig holes roughly three times as deep as the diameter of the bulb and place them at the base, pointy side up before gently infilling and watering to settle them in.
In early spring, as growth begins, apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser, and allow the plants to die back naturally and completely before tidying away.
While keeping the size of the flowerhead in mind and avoiding overcrowding, dig holes roughly three times as deep as the diameter of the bulb and place them at the base, pointy side up before gently infilling and watering to settle them in.
In early spring, as growth begins, apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser, and allow the plants to die back naturally and completely before tidying away.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.25m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
