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allium 'Globus' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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allium 'Globus'

Allium 'Globus'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Globus' is bulbous perennial to about 60cm with broad, greyish-green, strap-shaped leaves, dying back as the flowers open in early summer. The spherical flower heads, up to 15cm across, are densely packed with soft pink-purple, star-shaped blooms

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage. See allium cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets in autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally trouble-free; onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensCity CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years