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Allium 'Schubertii' - 15 pieces

CHF 32.85

Allium 'Schubertii' - 15 pieces

Name: Allium 'Schubertii' - 15 pieces
Brand: Allium
Price: 32.85 CHF
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Allium schubertii

CHF 32.85

Loose star heads of 30 cm and more
Flower stalks of different lengths, like fireworks
Flowers in May
Low, about 45–55 cm tall
Seed heads stay decorative for a long time

Allium schubertii is the firework allium. Its flower heads reach 30 cm and more, and the individual flowers stand on stalks of unequal length, forming an exploding star. The plant itself stays low at about 45–55 cm, which heightens the effect.

About this variety

No other allium looks like Allium schubertii. From a short, sturdy stem a huge, loose flower head unfolds, in which every small lilac-pink star-shaped flower sits on its own stalk of varying length. The result is the shape of an exploding firework. It is a wild species from the eastern Mediterranean.

At about 45–55 cm tall, 'Schubertii' belongs at the front or in the middle of the border, where you can admire the heads up close. It suits gravel gardens, between grasses and next to silvery cushions such as lamb's ears or thyme. It also shows to good effect in a large pot with free-draining compost.

Bees visit the flowers in late spring. After flowering, the heads dry on the stem and remain like a sculpture; they are a sought-after material for dried arrangements. Voles and deer usually avoid the bulbs. A warm, dry position is important; in exposed locations a layer of mulch helps in winter.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November about 10–15 cm deep, with the tip upwards. Keep 25–30 cm between them and set several bulbs together as a group. Choose a warm, sunny spot with free-draining, rather dry soil.

Care

The foliage often dies back as early as flowering time. Still leave it until it has turned completely yellow so the bulb can build up enough reserves. Low perennials in front hide the withered leaves. Feeding is hardly necessary; one dose of compost in spring is enough. Divide dense clumps in autumn after a few years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Allium schubertii
Genus: Allium
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Purple
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: May
Flowering season: Late spring
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 25 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Rather dry to moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 9.8–11.8 in
Number per m²: 12
Hardiness in Switzerland: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
RHS hardiness: H4