Allium 'Ostara'
Allium 'Ostara' is a new hybrid with dramatic leaves that remain green through flowering and large, deep reddish purple spheres on 16 inch stems.
Description:
Allium 'Ostara' is a new hybrid between A. karataviense and A. atropurpureum with dramatic, broad, mid-green leaves that remain green through flowering giving rise to large, deep reddish purple spheres on 16 inch stems. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions. Every garden should have Alliums. Plant in multiples of 3, 5, 7 or more. Foliage remains green and beautiful during flowering.
Common Name: Ornamental Onion - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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