Alium atropurpureum
Delightful purple drumsticks
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Alium atropurpureum
- Perennials don't get much more fun than this. With its vibrant drumstick flowers and strappy foliage blades, Allium atropurpureum brightens the garden up wherever it's found.
- The flowers form in a pin-cushion/semi-sphere at the end of upright stems, typically growing to just over half a metre in height.
- Needing little by way of maintenance, this allium is easygoing and straightforward to grow – perfect for beginner gardeners!
- One of the main strengths of this plant is its versatility. Plant your allium alongside perennials like ornamental grasses in an evocative prairie scheme, or cottage garden staples like foxgloves and delphiniums.
- Alliums are designated amongst the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators, indicating their benefit to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Alium atropurpureum grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Alium atropurpureum typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 20 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Alium atropurpureum requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Alium atropurpureum prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Alium atropurpureum needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Alium atropurpureum does not need pruning. You can leave the attractive seedheads standing through winter and remove them once they collapse.
How hardy is this plant?
Alium atropurpureum is fully hardy (H5), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C. It is generally robust across the UK, though it may benefit from winter protection in the coldest regions.
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