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Globemaster Allium

Allium 'Globemaster'

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Allium 'Globemaster' (Ornamental Onion) has giant 10" diameter violet flower heads on 2 to 3 ft. flower stems and blooms in early summer.
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Allium 'Globemaster' (Ornamental Onion) has giant 10" diameter violet flower heads on 2 to 3 ft. flower stems and blooms in early summer. Not as tall a bloomer as 'Gladiator', it's an older variety that has stood the test of time. Nice with Yarrow.

Planting & Care

Tips on Growing Fall Planted Flower Bulbs

When you receive your fall bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They need air circulation so they will not collect moisture and rot. Planting times can vary from early October in the North to mid-to-late November in the southern regions. A good rule of thumb is to plant them about 6 weeks before the ground is frozen or after the first hard freeze.

Soil Preparation for Bulbs

A compost-enriched, well-drained soil is best. Incorporate a good quality organic compost as needed. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. Mix a small amount into the bottom of the hole before planting your bulbs.

Many bulbs prefer full sun exposure. However, Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well.
Pink daffodils will hold their color longer if planted in dappled shade or morning sun/afternoon shade.

After planting, add a top dressing of compost or other organic material and water in thoroughly. If your winter is dry, water every three to four weeks throughout the winter and add more mulch if necessary.

Protect your Bulbs

Apply a mole or gopher repellent to the surface of the ground to protect bulbs from these burrowing mammals.

After your Bulbs have Bloomed

Once your bulbs have bloomed, allow the bulb foliage to brown and fade naturally since the leaves are feeding the bulb in the ground. Removal of foliage weakens the bulb and leads to fewer blooms the following year. Planting your bulbs amongst your perennials is one way to conceal the dying bulb foliage. The perennials begin to grow and fill out as the bulb foliage dies back. The perennials will then provide foliage and color in the garden from late spring through the summer and into fall. Regular fertilization with balanced organic or natural fertilizer and a re-application of mulch each fall will ensure more and more beautiful spring bulb blooms for many years!

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Autumn Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

40" tall

Bulb Spacing

3 bulbs per sq. ft.

Planting Depth

Plant 8" deep

Planting Time

  • Fall

Prohibited

  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

Toxic to dogs and cats.

Neonicotinoid Free

No

Ships As

Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber

Can Send To PO Box

Yes
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Beautiful! Long lasting in the garden.

"Pollinators love these! Large and sturdy, long lasting. Love the color! Very whimsical shape, too!"

— Gundygrows (5/5)

Did rather well

"Did rather well."

— Michael (5/5)

I would buy the product again

"N/A"

— Mars (5/5)

Great

"First year came in strong"

— Trainrek (5/5)

Amazing!

"These bulbs are so cool. I purchased 5 last fall (2018). They started coming up in the spring and have been in full bloom this week. Long lasting flower. They are so cool!!!! Unfortunately someone STOLE one out of my front yard. So apparently my neighbors must be envious enough to dig it up in full bloom and take it. So get them only if you want to be the envy of your neighborhood. Hopefully none of yours will be stolen out of the ground."

— LeighBee (5/5)

Big show after tulips have faded!

"These are really pretty and special! I planted three last summer, then a fourth later on last year. Those that I planted earlier, sprung up earlier the following spring. They came into bloom right after the tulips finished and before the bearded Iris really got going. . . . in other words, they were the only BIG blooms in the garden at the time. I want more, especially some white allium as well, for contrast. :) By the way, these are quite tough; a tunneling gopher passed through my flower bed, digging up RIGHT next to them, and they survived!"

— Crickets M. (5/5)

beautiful

"pretty"

— C (5/5)

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