Allium Gladiator
£12.00
notes
Allium Gladiator is one of the tallest varieties of ornamental onion, a cottage garden staple, which features purple, star-shaped flowers in densely packed globe clusters from mid-May. The foliage dies back before the flowers open, allowing them to create a real lollipop effect. The flowers and the seed-heads are popular for flower arranging, making this a good all-rounder for your garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 150cm (4ft 11in) x 50m (1ft 7in) over 2-5 years
Features
notes
Allium Gladiator is one of the tallest varieties of ornamental onion, a cottage garden staple, which features purple, star-shaped flowers in densely packed globe clusters from mid-May. The foliage dies back before the flowers open, allowing them to create a real lollipop effect. The flowers and the seed-heads are popular for flower arranging, making this a good all-rounder for your garden.
Insights
Attractive to butterflies and bees, this hardy herbaceous perennial bulb has a long flowering season. Plant in drifts with ornamental grasses or in a sunny border where they will provide height and colour. Allium Gladiator is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Details
- Flowers: May to June
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- All aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
As the foliage withers before the flowers bloom, consider planting low growing plants to provide interest around the base.
Glossary
Allium Gladiator
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