Ideal for GARDEN and CONTAINER PLANTING
Alliums Gladiator
ALLIUM GLADIATOR: The Allium Gladiator, Allium, a fall planted ornamental onion bulb. This showy giant produces large, violet-blue globular flowers. Plant them in groups of three or more bulbs for the best effect. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Gladiator is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Gladiator has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in early summer.
- Planting Location: Sun
- Planting: September-December
- Planting Depth: 6 inch (15 cm)
- Planting Distance: 10 inch (25 cm)
- Flowers In: June-July
- Flowering Height: Approx. 36 inch (90 cm)
How to Grow
Easy to Grow:
1. Select an area with full sun or semi-shade
2. Dig a hole 6 inches (15 cm) deep
3. Place the bulb in the hole, with pointed side up
4. Space bulbs 10 inches (25 cm) apart
5. Cover with soil and water thoroughly
Planting Tips:
Plant in groups of 2 or more, in well-drained soil. Bulbs will benefit from a handful of compost added to the planting holes.
When to Plant
