Allium Globemaster, 2/3L
£12.00
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notes
One of the most impressive varieties of Allium, the large star-studded flower heads of Globemaster tower above the border, reaching heights of up to 80cm. Very popular with bees and butterflies, their huge heads bobbing in the breeze are a sight to see when planted en-masse.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: up to 100cm (3ft 4in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in) in 1-2 years
Features
notes
One of the most impressive varieties of Allium, the large star-studded flower heads of Globemaster tower above the border, reaching heights of up to 80cm. Very popular with bees and butterflies, their huge heads bobbing in the breeze are a sight to see when planted en-masse.
Insights
Plant this ornamental onion in the middle of the border, so the umbrels can grow dramatically to tower above other foliage such as paeonies; it can take over from tulips. Also ideally suited to gravel gardens, prairie style planting, or in a container.
Details
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Fully Hardy
- Flowering period: July
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
- Toxic if eaten
Planting
- Any fertile, well-draining soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
Avoid excessive soil moisture and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Allow plants to naturally die back -to below ground level in autumn with new growth appearing again in spring.
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