Details
- Deer Resistant
- Yes
- Density
- 5 per sq. ft.
- Family
- Allium
- Flowering Height
- 25-30 inches
- Flowering Time
- Late Spring - Early Summer
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Naturalizing
- Yes
- Planting Depth
- 5 inches
- Sunlight
- Full Sun/Partial Shade
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
Allium Starlight
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• Our flower bulbs from Holland arrive in the United States by mid-September. We start shipping our flower bulbs by late-September.
• Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking number by email.
• We will continue to ship until the beginning of January or until supplies last.
• We start shipping our Amaryllis bulbs by the end of October.
• Amaryllis bulbs will continue to ship until February or until supplies last.
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Description
Allium Starlight is one of those plants that looks even better up close than it does from across the garden. Each globe is packed with tiny star shaped flowers that open a soft dusk pink, then slowly wash to silvery white with a fine blush of lavender. At the center of every floret sits a deep plum eye and a spray of rosy stamens, so the whole head shimmers like a little firework when the light hits it. This variety is a modern hybrid between Allium Atropurpureum and Allium Silver Spring, which gives it that unusual bicolor look and masses of flowers per stem. It sends up strong stems around two and a half to three feet tall with semi spherical flower heads that appear from late spring into early summer, right after the tulips and before the full summer border kicks in. Because it is a sterile hybrid, it puts all its energy into bloom, so those globes stay showy for a long time before they finally turn into decorative seed heads.
Why gardeners in the USA reach for Allium Starlight:
- Starry flower heads that shift from pink to near white with dark centers
- Strong vertical accent without taking up much ground space
- Flowers at that useful gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials
- Loved by bees and other pollinators while generally ignored by deer
- Long lasting blooms followed by architectural seed heads
- Plant the bulbs in fall once night temperatures feel consistently cool and the soil is no longer warm. In most colder and middle states this means October into November, in milder areas earlier in the season.
- Choose a spot in full sun or very light afternoon shade with soil that drains well. Heavy clay should be improved with grit or compost before planting.
- Set bulbs roughly six to eight inches deep and about eight to ten inches apart, with the pointed end facing upward. Plant in groups of at least five bulbs for a proper show, more if you want that cloud of soft color you see in the photo.
- Water after planting to settle the soil, then let winter moisture take over. In spring, keep the bed reasonably moist but never soggy.
- Once flowering is over, leave the foliage in place until it yellows and withers. The leaves recharge the bulb for the following year. You can leave the bulbs in the ground to naturalize where conditions are dry and sunny.
Planting information
• Plant your flower bulbs in the fall or early winter
• Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
• Plant the bulbs three times the size of the bulb deep. This doesn't count for Amaryllis bulbs and Peony roots.
• Space the bulbs two times the size of the bulb apart
• Plant the bulbs in well drained soil
• Plant the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Shipping rates
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Shipping schedule
• Our flower bulbs from Holland arrive in the United States by mid-September. We start shipping our flower bulbs by early-October.
• Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking number by email.
• We will continue to ship until the beginning of January or until supplies last.
• We start shipping our Amaryllis bulbs by the end of October.
• Amaryllis bulbs will continue to ship until February or until supplies last.
Guarantee
For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Fall-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control, customer service and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden.
Details
- Deer Resistant
- Yes
- Density
- 5 per sq. ft.
- Family
- Allium
- Flowering Height
- 25-30 inches
- Flowering Time
- Late Spring - Early Summer
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Naturalizing
- Yes
- Planting Depth
- 5 inches
- Sunlight
- Full Sun/Partial Shade
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
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