Allium moly
allium bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: May to June
- Flower colour: brilliant yellow
- Other features: grey-green leaves
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Garden care: Plant the bulbs 10-15cm deep and 7cm apart. Avoid excessive soil moisture and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.
Clusters of loosely-packed, star-shaped, brilliant yellow early summer flowers and grey-green leaves. This vigorous, golden garlic is perfect for planting in a light woodland area. The brilliant yellow flowers and strap-like foliage look spectacular next to the drooping heads of purple snakes-head fritillaries.
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if I plant bulbs now when will they flower?Asked on 5/8/2013 by seaview from torquay1 answer
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Allium moly would normally be planted in the Autumn for May/June flowering. If you plant them now they might flower later but can't guarantee this, or it might just be the foliage that comes up.Answered on 5/9/2013 by Georgina from Crocus
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