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Mixed Allium bulbs identification?

AstroAstro Posts: 433
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Bought a pack of 24 mixed Allium bulbs from Wilko's the other day, they are aflatunese, christophii and purple sensation. Is there a way to tell them apart but from assuming bigger bulb means bigger variety? I assume purple sensation are the biggest bulb and christophii the smallest but not sure.
 The only other difference between bulbs is some having paler/darker skins.

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  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    are they not in separate bags inside ? seems a silly thing to do . Christophii are probably the biggest of the three but you will never really know until they flower
  • AstroAstro Posts: 433
    Perki said:
    are they not in separate bags inside ? seems a silly thing to do . Christophii are probably the biggest of the three but you will never really know until they flower
    No they are bundled together, I didn't consider I'd not be able to tell them apart. I'd have thought Christophii would be the smallest...oh. I might not be able to use them in the border this year , perhaps I'll grow them in pots and then tag them.
  • Mr. Vine EyeMr. Vine Eye Posts: 2,394
    I was thinking the same thing when I saw the bag, I was planning to buy some - but yes it's a shame that you can't tell them apart. 
    East Yorkshire
  • AstroAstro Posts: 433
    I got a refund on them and bought purple sensation and mattiola blue in separate packets. The lady that served also thought mixing them was an odd choice. 
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