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Allium karataviense
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' – aka the Turkestan onion – is a real showstopper. Photograph: alamy.com
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' – aka the Turkestan onion – is a real showstopper. Photograph: alamy.com

Plant of the week: Allium 'Ivory Queen'

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Fluffy white flowers set off by silvery-grey leaves
– what's not to like?

Allium 'Ivory Queen' produces a ball of white, fluffy flowers set off by silvery-grey leaves in May and June. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun: these bulbs are particularly at home in a gravel garden. Buy 10 bulbs for £9.95 or 30 for £19.90 (inc UK mainland p&p; supplied as bulbs). To order, call 0330 333 6851, quoting ref GUPW198, or at our Reader Offers page. Delivery from September.

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