Low growing plants with pinkish flowers and broad metallic sheened leaves.
Order Code: 53-22
Allium karataviense
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First described by Regel in 1875, originally from Central Asia and China. A low growing Allium, useful for its foliage as well as its flower as the leaves still look good at flowering time. Particularly so when they are quite closely planted in a sunny spot when the ‘metallic’ characteristics of the plant come to the fore. The broad, lined leaves are grey-green with silvery bloom and a reddish edge line, the stem is short and sturdy with a pale pink flower about 3-4” (8-10 cm) across some 4-8” (10-20 cm) from the ground in May and early June.
Planting instructions
Plant them in a sunny site, maybe even in a gravely area about 4” (10 cm) apart. Disappearing into dormancy by July when they need a warm dry rest. Avoid handling the leaves and rubbing off the bloom.
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