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Described by Zaccarini in 1843.  One of the most amazing of the Allium species. A genuine tumbleweed of the Eastern Mediterannean with a head which may be 18" (45 cm)  wide. The longer flower stems forming the head are often sterile, the shorter ones fertile, so the whole rolls in the wind, eventually scattering the seed over a wide area. The irregular nature of the stiffened flower pedicels gives a bursting firework like effect, in colours of purple, violet and pink in June. As it dries the colour is lost but the heads do dry for long lasting arrangements, if not garden ornamentation. Their provenance suggests correctly that they like a warm, sunny site, and after they have become dormant they do need a period of warm dry rest. Whilst we supply the biggest bulbs we can, not all will flower the first year, but good conditions will provide further, and bigger flowers in time. June flowering, 18" (45 cm) tall.

Planting instructions

A warm and sunny site is required, and you'll want the bulb to produce bigger flowers again so do ensure it is reasonably good soil. Plant 3-4" (7.5-10 cm) deep and allow 15" (38cm) spacing, and leave dry and sunbaked in the summer.