Description

Overview:

A stunning focal point in any garden, Allium ‘Purple Rain’ produces striking, spherical flowerheads packed with hundreds of tiny, star-shaped purple blooms. These elegant, architectural flowers appear in late spring and early summer, rising above slender green foliage on tall, sturdy stems. Ideal for mixed borders, urban gardens, and pollinator-friendly planting, they pair beautifully with perennials such as Salvias, Nepeta, and Echinacea for a long-lasting display.

 

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.

 

Key Features & Care:

• Mature Height: 80-100cm


• Mature Spread: 30-40cm


• Flower Colour: Deep purple


• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer


• Foliage: Deciduous


• Fragrant: No


• Growth Rate: Moderate


• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


• Position: Full sun


• Soil Moisture: Well-drained, drought-tolerant once established


• Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline


• Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sand


• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies

 

Perfect For:

• Urban gardens and mixed borders – Provides structure and height


• Pollinator-friendly planting – A favourite of bees and butterflies


• Low-maintenance gardens – Thrives with minimal care


• Drought-tolerant and Mediterranean-style planting – Complements grasses and perennials

 

How to Grow:

Plant in well-draining soil in a sunny spot for the best flowering display. Allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming to nourish the bulbs for the following year. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

 

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