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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall
Color Purple
Growth Habit Clumping
Bloom Season Early Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Dried Flowers
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Ambassador - Allium Bulbs (Giant)

Allium

Seed Type Bulb
Plant Type Giant
Also known as Giant Onion, Ornamental Onion, Flowering Onion, Ornamental Garlic

This enormous flowering onion is certainly a site to behold! It’s no wonder children love its oversized pompon appearance that offers whimsy and fun to any garden. The Ambassador is the largest size of allium commercially available, so there’s plenty of room for pollinators to explore them. You don’t need too many bulb bags to make an impactful statement. Give them a go!

Planting Information

Planting Ambassador - Allium Bulbs (Giant)

Planting Season Fall
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 6 inches deep
Plant Height 24 inches
Plant Spacing 5 to 6 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size 20+ cm circumference - Largest Size Commercially Available
View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
3 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
6 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 3 Sq. Ft
9 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 4.5 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Ambassador - Allium Bulbs (Giant)

Aesthetic or Culinary