A. cristophii
By Seaburngirl
14 Jun, 2009
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the only one to produce a flower head this year. lovely metallic sheen
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they are like lots of stars. i didnt think i would like them but i do. better than purple sensation anyway.
14 Jun, 2009
Its an onion!!!! aliums are onions aren't they I like onion family flowers theyre so archetectural and this one is gorgeous, is it also edible?
4 Aug, 2009
no its not edible, the bulb is quite small, like a large spring onion in size.
5 Aug, 2009
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Hi Seaburngirl
I think I have these in the garden I was looking at them today and wondering what they were, I will need to take a photo to see if they are the same they are real nice,like fireworks.
14 Jun, 2009