Allium Gladiator – Ornamental Onion
Alliums add height, structure, and colour to the garden, but Allium 'Gladiator' takes it to the next level. With its enormous purple flower heads, it is one of the largest ornamental onions available. This striking variety creates a bold yet elegant focal point, adding a distinctive and sophisticated touch to borders and flower beds.
Advantages
- Pollinator-friendly: Rich in nectar, making it a favourite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Strong stems: Its sturdy stems keep the flowers standing upright, even in windy conditions.
- Low maintenance: Extremely hardy and virtually maintenance-free.
- Large flower heads: Produces elegant lilac-purple flower heads up to 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter, made up of hundreds of tiny star-shaped flowers.
Tip
No need to lift the bulbs—these hardy bulbs can remain in the ground year-round and will return to bloom every spring.
