Friday, June 14, 2013

hair



Blooming now in our backyard!

Genus: Allium
Variety Hair
Type: Deciduous
Soil Type: Well-drained but fertile, add grit on heavy soils
Site:Full sun or partial shade
Height:H. 80-90cm
Spacing:Plant 15cm deep, 30cm apart.
Hardiness:Hardy
Care tips:Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn't appear to affect the bulbs.
Flowers:June - July
For the vase:Add a drop of bleach to the water to minimise the oniony smell or change the water regularly. They will look good for up to 2 weeks without rearranging

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