Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)
Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)
About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Fall
Color
Purple
Growth Habit
Clumping
Bloom Season
Early Summer
Bloom Size
Up to 6 inches
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use
Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Dried Flowers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)
Allium
Seed Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Giant
Also known as
Giant Onion, Ornamental Onion, Flowering Onion
Add some whimsy to your garden with the lollipop-lookalike Gladiator allium! Plant the bulbs in the fall in a sunny spot, and watch them bloom in late spring or early summer—and grow up to 4 feet tall! Each softball-sized head contains dozens of tiny reddish-purple flowers. As with all alliums, the Gladiator belongs to the onion family, and the telltale scent does a great job warding off rabbit, deer, and other curious critters. Bees and butterflies love alliums! Plant Gladiators in groups for the best visual impact. They look amazing in borders and along walkways, and are perfect in flower arrangements.
Planting Information
Planting Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)
Planting Season
Fall
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth
6 inches deep
Plant Height
36 to 48 inches
Plant Spacing
5 to 6 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size
18-20 cm circumference
View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 16 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 12.5 Sq. Ft |
| 4 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft |
| 8 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall | Up to 5 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)
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