Allium 'Gladiator' Allium 'Gladiator'

allium 'Gladiator'

ABOUT

'Gladiator' is a bulbous perennial to 1.2m in height, with erect, strap-shaped leaves and rounded clusters of starry light reddish-purple flowers in early summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Alliaceae

    • Synonyms

      allium 'Gladiator'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      1-1.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed, sowing in containers in a cold frame when just ripe or in the spring. Alternatively, remove offsets in autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally trouble-free: Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur