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Allium 'Ostara'


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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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