About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall
Color Purple
Growth Habit Clumping
Bloom Season Early Summer
Bloom Size Up to 6 inches

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 Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)

Allium

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

Add some whimsy to your garden with the lollipop-lookalike Gladiator allium! Plant the bulbs in the fall in a sunny spot, and watch them bloom in late spring or early summer—and grow up to 4 feet tall! Each softball-sized head contains dozens of tiny reddish-purple flowers. As with all alliums, the Gladiator belongs to the onion family, and the telltale scent does a great job warding off rabbit, deer, and other curious critters. Bees and butterflies love alliums! Plant Gladiators in groups for the best visual impact. They look amazing in borders and along walkways, and are perfect in flower arrangements.

Planting Information

Planting Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)

Planting Season Fall
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 6 inches deep
Plant Height 36 to 48 inches
Plant Spacing 5 to 6 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size 18-20 cm circumference
View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
16 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 12.5 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft
8 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Gladiator - Allium Bulbs (Giant)

Aesthetic or Culinary