Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000084
11/12/99
Allium giganteum--Giant Allium
Height: 4 ft Spacing: 12 in
Type: hardy bulb
Flowers: Purple
Comments: Giant Allium produces large, round, purple
flowers (Vis. 1) on a tall stalk. Plant the bulb in full
sun. The flower stalks are usually quite strong but staking
may be required in some cases. Giant allium flowers can be
used as a cut or dried flower. Plant the bulbs 8 inches
deep.
Propagation: If division is done, wait until the leaves
have died down and then replant immediately.
Cultivars:
'Globemaster' - A hybrid of A.christophii and A.
macleanii provides the same large round purple flower
heads of A. giganteum. Flower stems are 3 feet tall.
References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1997.
This information is for educational purposes only. References
to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not
mentioned. This information becomes public property upon
publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU
Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise
a commercial product or company.
This file was generated from data base ZZ on 01/19/00.
Data base ZZ was last revised on 11/12/99.
For more information about this data base or its contents please contact
heatley@msue.msu.edu . Please read our
disclaimer for important
information about using our site.