?? Allium giganteum (1 bulb) – Purple giant & spectacular verticality ? Proposed by Van Noort
Allium giganteum is the essential reference for structuring a beautiful flowerbed. This giant ornamental bulb produces large purple spherical umbels in June, perched on strong stems that can reach 150 cm. Imposing without being rigid, it brings an elegant and graphic vertical touch, ideal for contemporary, natural or prairie-style gardens . Allium giganteum for drained soil and sunny exposure , it is very hardy, melliferous, and naturalizes slowly but faithfully. A majestic silhouette, as beautiful in fresh flower as in dried inflorescence. ??
?? Characteristics of Allium giganteum
?? Height : 120 to 150 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Up to -25°C
?? Pollinators : Very melliferous, appreciated by bees
?? Water requirements : Low to moderate
?? Ideal soil : Light, deep, drained, sandy or stony
?? Quantity : 1 bulb
?? Planting and growing Allium giganteum
?? When to plant?
??? In the fall, from September to November
?? in open ground:
?? Ideal at the back of a flowerbed, flower meadow, structured garden
?? Combine with perennial geraniums, yarrow, foxgloves, stipa
?? in a pot:
?? Possible in large deep container (sculptural effect)
?? Combine with fine foliage or lower alliums
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 15 cm
2?? Spacing : 30 to 40 cm
3?? Watering : Light after planting, soil rather dry afterwards
?? Tip : Superb as an XXL cut flower or left standing for a graphic effect in summer.
??Care of Allium giganteum
?? Watering : Not necessary after flowering
?? Fertilizer : Compost or light organic fertilizer in the fall
?? Size : Let the inflorescence dry for a decorative structure
?? Wintering : No care required, ultra hardy
?? Why choose Allium giganteum?
? Flowering : Spherical, purple, giant and bright
? Use : Structured massif, flower meadow, architectural pot
? Maintenance : Easy, rustic, decorative even after flowering
? Visual effect : Strong, vertical, impressive
? Bring height and elegance to your full-sun scenes with Allium giganteum, offered by Van Noort. A timeless and spectacular floral monument. ?
?? Associations : Stipa, geraniums, yarrow, scabious or white alliums for a lively, structured and poetic scene. ??