I do hold it, in the royal order of gardens, there ought to be gardens for all months in the year; in which severally things of beauty may be then in season.
--Francis Bacon, "Of Gardens," 1625
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Allium (Globemaster)
Bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, gray-green, basal leaves, 14-36 inches long. Large umbls, 6-8 inches across (mine were 5-6"), of numerous star-shaped, deep violet flowers, are produced in summer. Stands above other flowers and stands out as a stellar flower by itself. Lasts for weeks in the vase and longer in the garden. A deep bright purple that slowly faded over the weeks in bloom. Wonderful. Bloomed through May 2006. If I could afford them, I would have many more. They would be stunning massed together, they are stunning by themselves! Recommend: Yes, as many as you can afford.
Tulip World, 3 bulbs.
CULTIVATION: Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs 2 - 4 inches deep in autumn. Alliums from areas with hot, dry summers may be best grown in sandy, soil based potting mix in an alpine house; keep dry when dormat.
PROPAGATION: Sow seed in containers in cold frame, when ripe or in spring; sow seed of A. schoenoprasum in drills in situ. Some may take 2 years to germinate. Remove offsets of bulbous species in autumn. Divide clump forming, rhizomatous species in spring.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Bulb rots caused by soil-borne fungi are common under damp conditions, especially immediately following planting. White rot, mildew, rust, smut, and various fungal leaf spots can occur. Susceptible to onion fly and thrips.
A. Globemaster
| Zone: 6 - 10 Heat: 8 - 1 |
Sun to partial sun |
| Height: 32 inches |
Width: - |
| Bloom Time: May |
Bloom Color: Purple |
| Location: Outcrop, back, left |
Planted: 23 Oct 2004 |
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