Allium Ostara: Charming Small-Flowering Alliums for Your Irish Garden
Add a delightful burst of colour and texture to your garden with Allium Ostara, a captivating small-flowering allium variety. Renowned for their compact size and vibrant blooms, these alliums are perfect for gardeners looking to create charming, eye-catching displays without taking up too much space. The starry, rosy-purple flowers of Allium Ostara are sure to bring a cheerful touch to your outdoor space.
Key Features:
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Vivid Blooms: Allium Ostara produces beautiful, rounded clusters of star-shaped flowers, each about 5-7cm in diameter. The striking rosy-purple hues provide a lively pop of colour that enlivens any garden area.
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Compact Size: Reaching a modest height of 30-40cm, these alliums are ideal for planting in rock gardens, borders, and containers, offering versatility in garden design.
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Long-Lasting Colour: These alliums bloom in late spring to early summer, brightening your garden for weeks. The blooms are followed by attractive seed heads that continue to add visual interest.
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Easy to Grow: Allium Ostara is low-maintenance and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for Irish gardeners. They are also drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal care.
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Pollinator Friendly: Like all alliums, Allium Ostara is excellent for attracting bees and other pollinators, helping to support local biodiversity.
Planting & Care:
Plant Allium Ostara bulbs in autumn, setting them about 10cm deep and 15cm apart. These alliums are perfect for smaller gardens or for adding a splash of colour to pots and containers. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to ensure the bulbs store enough energy for the following year.
Bring a joyful splash of colour to your garden with Allium Ostara, perfect for creating delightful, compact displays. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, these small-flowering alliums are an excellent addition to any Irish garden, promising vibrant blooms and easy care.
Use a Dibber for planting bulbs.
