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Allium 'Metallic Shine' - Star of Persia - [Spring B&B Pre-Order] - Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Allium 'Metallic Shine' - Star of Persia - [Spring B&B Pre-Order] - Allium 'Metallic Shine' makes spectacular, metallic purple blooms 10-12 inches wide composed of hundreds of loose, star shaped flowers.
Allium 'Metallic Shine' - Allium 'Metallic Shine' makes spectacular, metallic purple blooms 10-12 inches wide composed of hundreds of loose, star shaped flowers.
 
4 bulbs/pack
Price: $14.99
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 4-8"
Flower Colour: Magenta


Availability: Most orders ship Oct 1-Oct 20. Rare bulbs are later than conventional.
Product Code: 8843
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Description Fine Print
 
Allium 'Metallic Shine' makes spectacular, metallic purple blooms 10-12 inches wide composed of hundreds of loose, star shaped flowers. It makes a stunning architectural focal point in the early summer garden. 'Metallic Shine' is a Dutch hybrid of garden favourite Allium cristophii, an ornamental onion from Turkey and Afghanistan, performing exceptionally as a cut or dried flower.
Details
  • Class: Deciduous
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
  • Flowering Time: Late Spring
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Foliage Colour: Green
  • Deer Resistant: Unknown
  • Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
  • Habitat: Gritty, well drained soil. With rare exception, Alliums are native to the Northern hemisphere, particularly in Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Most enjoy sun and dry, well drained mineral soils.
  • Geographical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
  • BC Native: No