Position
Sun exposure: Full sun |
Aspect: South facing, west facing |
Position in border: Middle |
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Allium 'Purple Rain' is a cross between Allium 'Purple Sensation' and Allium Cristophii. It bears huge purple, globe-shaped flower heads measuring up to 15cm in diameter. Flowering in June, it's a good choice for growing with earlier-flowering alliums such as 'Purple Sensation', to extend the season.
Allium 'Purple Rain' is very attractive to bees and butterflies, and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results, plant bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil up to three times their diameter. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Plant | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||
| Flowers | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Divide | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||
| Collect seeds | yes | yes |
Allium ‘Purple rain’ and wildlife
Allium ‘Purple rain’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Is Allium ‘Purple rain’ poisonous?
Allium ‘Purple rain’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Is not known to attract People
