Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000084
01/01/98

Allium giganteum--Giant Allium

Height: 4 ft   Spacing:  12 in                              
Type: hardy bulb                                            
Flowers: Purple                                             

Comments: Giant Allium produces large, round, purple        
flowers 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.           

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