{"product_id":"allium-cristophii-bulbs","title":"Allium cristophii – Star of Persia Bulbs – Pack of 6","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of our favourite ornamental alliums, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllium cristophii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as Star of Persia, produces spectacular spherical flower heads made up of dozens of metallic lilac-purple, star-shaped flowers. The huge blooms can reach around 20cm across, creating beautiful structure amongst grasses and perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s particularly at home in sunny, well-drained borders and gravel gardens, where it copes well with dry conditions once established. The flowers are excellent for pollinators, while the architectural seed heads can be left standing long after flowering or cut and dried for displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllium cristophii\u003c\/i\u003e holds the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is included in the RHS Plants for Pollinators scheme. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack size:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 bulbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/14cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e September–November\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May–June\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approx. 50–60cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approx. 10–15cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approx. 15–20cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent – RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrought tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yes, once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaturalises:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yes, in suitable conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRHS award:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Borders, gravel gardens, containers, cut flowers \u0026amp; dried flowers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44092015116541,"sku":"9989731885961","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/IMG_4142-9_3f9e3642-549f-4eec-8a5b-afa416b71130.jpg?v=1789736714","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/allium-cristophii-bulbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}