Allium Gladiator

Allium Gladiator

Plant these Alliums in groups of three or more bulbs for best affect and add architectural dimension to your garden, blooms for approx 3 weeks in late spring to early summer.

The giant flowers heads are made up of thousands of tiny florets in a lovely pink-purple colour. Giant Alliums are hardy and will re-bloom for seasons to come.

How to take care of Allium Gladiator

As a general rule –Plant Allium Gladiator in good light well-drained soil at a depth of 3 times the height of the bulb. Large flowering Alliums prefer full sun, but all other Alliums will tolerate partial shade.

Allium Gladiator dislike been disturbed, so leave Allium Gladiator for few years untouched. Divide clumps in autumn every 3-4 years of so. You can improve heavy soil by mixing in some builders sand. Place Allium Gladiator bulbs with the 'nose' upward into the soil.

Always water well after planting to stimulate growth. For best results, as the buds materialize, add a high potash liquid feed in early spring to fertilize. Allow foliage to die back naturally as this will send nutrients to Allium Gladiator bulbs for next year’s bloom.

Please note to survive harsh winters apply a mulch (straw or newspaper) over them to avoid any frost damage. Remove when all danger of frost has passed.