Grams per 1000 seeds: 5.88235 Gram: Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants! Christophii blooms in late spring to early summer and the dried seed heads last for months. Best alliums to grow – Allium christophii. It makes a wonderful cut flower. It is deer and rodent resistant which is always a bonus. The seeds are small, so don’t bother sowing them carefully one by one. Beautiful curled grey-green leaves. 3 Allium decipiens. Allium chistophii (Star Of Persia Allium) is fabulous perennial in the garden with its huge 10" diameter pink flower heads on a small growing plant. The leaves wither before the flowers appear in early summer. Use the seed heads in dried flower arrangements. Deadhead flowers before seed sets to help control any unwanted spread. Also known as Star of Persia. • Allium cristophii produces striking globes of violet, star-shaped flowers in early summer. Bulb size 12+cm. Also known as Star of Persia. H x S: 60cm x 20cm. The long, linear leaves die back before the blooms appear in early summer. This fits your . Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of soil and water well using the soaker attachment on your hose so you don’t disturb them. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. This great lily relative gets grass like foliage and this species gets fairly large clusters of light purple flowers. Available from these sellers. An ideal choice for rock gardens or pathways where the flowers can be admired up close. Allium christophii, commonly called star of Persia, is a bulbous perennial that is ornamentally grown for its spring bloom of large, spherical, pale lavender flowerheads. It's a great companion with other early summer blooming flowers such as Oriental Poppies. Up for bid are seeds of the Star of Persia. ): 170: Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. Allium christophii Star of Persia Seeds! A dome of spiky little florets give this allium a sparkling brilliance. 2 bulbs per bag. It makes a wonderful cut flower. Plants may self-seed in the garden. Allium Christophii is also known as Star of Persia is a bulbous flower that is lavender in color and the ball of smaller flowers can reach up to 10 inches wide. Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM) You will receive enough seed for at least 30+ plants. Description. A magnificent flowering bulbous perennial for the border. Noteworthy Characteristics. Gigantic heads of silvery lilac on a stocky 30-40cm stem. Plant several together to create a cluster of blooms that will definitely catch Allium cristophii is a fantastic choice for sunny borders, and works well when planted in drifts with ornamental grasses and other alliums. Best alliums to grow – Allium decipiens. The enormous, 8-10" globes are violet-pink with a silvery sheen. Looks amazing coming up between larger plants and Ornamental grasses. AGM award winner. Keep the soil moist until you see the first green sprouts pop up. 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