Allium - 'Gladiator'

Perennial

Flowering

Transform your garden with Allium (Allium giganteum) 'Gladiator' bulbs, offering striking and vibrant blooms. Perfect for enhancing any outdoor space with their majestic height and captivating colour.

Tall, statement-making blooms
Vibrant purple hues
Easy to plant and grow
Ideal for borders and beds
Perfect for attracting pollinators

Discover more from our Allium collection. Add a touch of elegance with these allium gladiator bulbs and enjoy a thriving and colourful garden year after year.

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Allium 'Gladiator' is a stunning ornamental bulb that produces impressive globe-like clusters of small purple flowers on tall, sturdy stems. These striking plants are perfect for adding height and architectural interest to garden beds and borders. Each flower head can reach up to 15 cm in diameter, making them a favourite choice for creating dramatic displays. Blooming in late spring to early summer, they are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. Allium 'Gladiator' thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil and is ideal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance plants that make a big impact.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for adding height to borders and beds
Produces large purple spherical blooms up to 15 cm in diameter
Flowers in late spring to early summer

What's Included

Bulbs: High-quality Allium 'Gladiator' bulbs, ready for planting in borders or beds. Each bulb is inspected to ensure healthy growth and long-lasting blooms.

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What You Need To Know About “Allium - 'Gladiator'”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Allium 'Gladiator' is an ornamental bulb known for its tall stature and large, vibrant purple flowers. These eye-catching blooms make a bold statement in gardens and are perfect for adding height and structure to borders.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for borders, beds, and architectural interest
Produces large purple flowers in globe-like clusters
Flowers in late spring to early summer

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for borders, beds, and architectural interest
Produces large purple flowers in globe-like clusters
Flowers in late spring to early summer

Allium 'Gladiator' bulbs are best planted in the autumn for spectacular late spring to early summer blooms. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for optimal growth and impact.

Plant bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained soil
Dig holes approximately 3 times the height of the bulb and plant with the pointed end facing up
Space bulbs 15-20cm apart for a dense, striking display
Water well after planting to help establish roots

Allium 'Gladiator' bulbs are best planted in the autumn for spectacular late spring to early summer blooms. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for optimal growth and impact.

Plant bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained soil
Dig holes approximately 3 times the height of the bulb and plant with the pointed end facing up
Space bulbs 15-20cm apart for a dense, striking display
Water well after planting to help establish roots

Allium 'Gladiator' is low-maintenance and produces stunning blooms with minimal effort. Once planted, they require little attention apart from regular watering and deadheading.

Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage the plant’s energy into producing healthy foliage
Leave the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulbs for next year
Suitable for cutting gardens and excellent for attracting pollinators

Allium 'Gladiator' is low-maintenance and produces stunning blooms with minimal effort. Once planted, they require little attention apart from regular watering and deadheading.

Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage the plant’s energy into producing healthy foliage
Leave the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulbs for next year
Suitable for cutting gardens and excellent for attracting pollinators

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Allium 'Gladiator' bulbs?

Plant Allium 'Gladiator' bulbs in autumn, 6-8 weeks before the first frost, for late spring or early summer blooms.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Allium 'Gladiator'?

Allium 'Gladiator' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. They are drought-tolerant once established and require minimal watering.

How do I care for Allium 'Gladiator' after blooming?

Allow the foliage to die back naturally to store energy for the next season. Remove spent flowers to maintain the plant’s appearance.

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