Q A few years ago, I planted a few bulbs of a tall, purple-flowered allium. At first, they did well, but now all I’m getting is leaves but no flowers. Everything has yellowed and died back now. How can I get them to bloom again? Margaret Childs, Kettering, Northants.
A There are 700 species of allium, mainly from dry, hilly regions of the northern hemisphere. The lovely durable Allium christophii, for instance, comes from Turkey and central Asia.
A number of species and many cultivars make popular garden plants, especially those with spherical heads of purple or white flowers sitting atop tall, sturdy stems. Now is a great time to order bulbs for planting in autumn and flowering next May and June. They are especially effective threaded through borders in waves.
この記事は Amateur Gardening の July 11, 2020 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Amateur Gardening の July 11, 2020 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
