Allium 'Globus' Allium 'Globus'

allium 'Globus'

ABOUT

'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

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Alliaceae

    • Synonyms

      allium 'Globus'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Gravel Garden Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by removing offsets in autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

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