1 Bulb Gladiator Allium - Hardy Perennial Giant Purple Ornamental Flower for Garden Border Landscape
This Gladiator Allium bulb will produce an eye-catching giant orb of violet-purple flowers. A hardy perennial ornamental onion, it grows tall, adding structure and vertical interest to sunny garden beds, borders, and mixed landscapes.
Plant this bulb in autumn for a dramatic display in late spring to early summer. These flowers are excellent as cut flowers and the dried seed heads add texture when left in place. It looks best when planted in groups of 3 or more.
Species: Allium (ornamental onion)
Variety: Gladiator
Type: Perennial bulb
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Not applicable (bulb)
Sowing: Plant bulb in autumn, 6-8 inches deep
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Large globe-shaped flower heads; attracts pollinators; tall flower stalks may need staking in windy areas.