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Acis autumnalis var oporantha |
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-Exquisite bulb bearing small white bell shaped flowers with yellow stamens. Plants sometimes flower without leaves. Summer aestivation.
-Ideal in rockery or alpine garden, can be pan grown.
-Flowers late summer. Height 6"/15cm, will spread to provide large clumps.
-Best in partial shade, but it tolerates sun in our garden.
- This plant used to be classified in genus Leucojum, but is now in Acis.
- Our plant was originally sourced as A.a. var. oporantha, although this is no longer considered to be a separate variety.
- It is smaller than the plant we grow as Acis autumnalis and the base of the petals is flushed deep pink.
- Unlike A. autumnalis, which readily seeds itself, this plant has not been observed to set seed over a five year period.
Available pot sizes for Acis autumnalis var oporantha:
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Allium cyathophorum |
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-Attractive dwarf allium originating fro the high mountains of Western China.
-Loose umbels of deep violet-pink flowers over grassy leaves.
-Ideal plant for trough or gravel garden.
-Flowers May-June, Height to 6”/15cm.
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Allium falcifolium |
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Scythe leaf onion
-Low growing alpine species, native to North America.
-Deep pink-purple flowers over prostrate scythe like leaves.
-Plant in rock or alpine garden or sunny scree.
-Flowers May-June, Height 4”/10cm.
Available soon. Please contact us for details and to reserve plants.
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Allium flavum nanum |
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-Dwarf form of Allium flavum with cylindrical leaves and vibrant yellow flowers.
-Height 12-15cm/ 5-6".
-Summer flowering.
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Allium karataviense - Ivory Queen |
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-White form of Allium Karataviense, bearing dense white flower umbels over broad blue-green leaves, with metallic sheen.
-Ideal plant for rock garden or front of border.
-Flowers May –June, Height 6-8”/15-17cm. Leaves die back after flowering.
- Image courtesy of Jacques Amand
Available soon. Please contact us for details and to reserve plants.
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Allium karataviense AGM |
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-Small drumstick allium which comes from rocky hills and screes in Turkey, Iran and Central Asia
-Striking deep reddish green leaves with red margins, and light purple-pink flowers in dense umbel.
-Ideal plant for rock garden or front of border.
-Flowers May –June, Height 6-8/15-17cm”. Leaves die back after flowering.
-Image Courtesy of Jacques Amand
Available soon. Please contact us for details and to reserve plants.
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Allium nevskianum |
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- Superb fragrant dwarf cultivar from the mountainous regions os Afghanistan and Tadjikistan
- Resembles A.karataviense, but with deeper coloured and more dramatic blooms.
- Ht 30cms, flowers May
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Allium senescens |
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German Garlic
-Small allium native to mountains of Europe, Siberia, China and Korea.
-Plant bears small globes of soft lavender pink flowers over curly grey-green foliage.
-Ideal for rock garden or front of border.
-Flowers September, Height 8”/20cm.
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Habranthus tubispathus |
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- Exquisite rare plant native of Argentina
- Copper coloured buds open to strong orange yellow flowers produced in July/September especially when plant is watered after a dry spell
- Ht 5"/12cm
- Ideal for pot growing in well drained soil in sunny spot, overwinter in cold greenhouse
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Ledebouria cooperi |
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-Rare South African Bulb producing unusual pink flowers over striped foliage.
-Height 3"/7cm tall, spring flowering.
-Ideal for growing in a pot or pan. Some shade will be appreciated during the summer.
-Needs winter protection as not hardy. Best taken into either a cold greenhouse or a cool spot in your home for winter.
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