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Brand: The Plantsman's PreferenceFamily: AlliaceaeMain Season: SummerFlower Colour: YellowLeaf Colour: Blue/grey/silverFoliage: DeciduousPosition: SunSoil Type: Dry, well drainedHeight: 15cm to 30cm (6" to 12")Peat Free? YesHardiness Guide: RHS H5 minimum -10C to -15CPot Size: 9cm
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A finer plant than the species with more pastel yellow (rarely pinkish) flowers in delicate heads to 25cm in summer. Drained soil in sun.
From south-eastern Europe and neighboring Asia.
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