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ALLIUM giganteum

Commonly known as Giant ornamental onion

Giant mauve drumstick-shaped flowers
Further Reading....

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £10.50 each, 3+ £8.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
  • Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • 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 - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
  • Pests & Diseases - onion fly, white rot, downy mildew.
  • Place of origin - central Asia.
  • Flower Shape - Star-shaped
  • Hardiness - Fully hardy
  • Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - will tolerate dry conditions
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly
  • Butterfly friendly
  • Rabbit Resistant
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Alliums - Growing Guide
Bulbs - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1.5m (5ft)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  20cm (8in)
  

Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

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