A later-flowering allium, which from mid- to late summer produces slender stems topped with a neat, rounded cluster of rose-pink star-shaped flowers. Relatively compact in habit, it can be used to add colour towards the front of the border, but it will also work well in pots or even windowboxes.
How to care for Allium Millennium:
Allium bulbs are easy to grow in a sunny spot with freely drained soil, or a good quality potting compost. Ideally they should be planted in September or October, but could also be planted in early November in milder regions. Dig holes roughly three times as deep as the diameter of the bulb and place them at the base, pointy side up before gently infilling and watering to settle them in. In early spring, as growth begins, apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser, and allow the plants to die back naturally and completely before tidying away.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.35m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
- This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten
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