Allium
karataviense 'Red Globe' has dark metallic red flowers, appearing
reddish
purple at times or under certain light conditions. The flower heads
are larger and more
open than regular Allium karataviense, on stems up to 12" (30 cm) or
slightly taller. My
understanding is that red forms were discovered in the wild in Central
Asia, fairly recently
introduced via bulbs and seed. EXPENSIVE to purchase currently,
I anticipate price
reductions as bulbs become mass produced in the hands of Holland
bulb growers.
Bulbs are available through Pacific
Rim Nursery.
Adding to the brooding color scheme of this selection, are the dusky
black ovaries that
stand prominent in the center of each starry floret. The largest
bloom head, shown on
the left, is 5-1/2" (14 cm) across. The plant and flowers are
unscented. |
