ALLIUM giganteum

Giant mauve drumstick-shaped flowers

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Pests & Diseases
Onion fly, white rot, downy mildew.
Place of origin
Central Asia.
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Star-shaped
Border
Suitable for the back of a border
Fully hardy
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Spread
20cm (8in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Bulbous perennial. Produces dense umbels 10cm (4in) across of 50 or more flowers with prominent stamens.
Herbaceous
Strap-shaped, pale-green basal leaves 30-100cm (12-39in) long which wither before flowering.
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Will tolerate dry conditions
Full sun
Partial shade
toxic if eaten
(People & Pets)
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant