Winter Garden Tips

Giant Onion, Giant Allium

Allium giganteum
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Botanical Name

Allium giganteum

Hardiness

Zones 5 to 8

Height

3 to 4 feet

Width

2 feet

Flowers

Late spring to early summer: 5 to 6 inch spherical umbel, lilac pink flowers

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Plant 8 inches deep and space 12 inches apart

Problems

None serious, bulb rot

Varieties to Consider

'Globemaster' - 8" spheres of purple flowers in May thru June

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