Of all my Alliums this is the showiest. Allium giganteum 'Globemaster' is a hybrid of giganteum and has all the wonderful attributes of it parents but in a smaller package, only topping out at 30 inches. The parents usually are up to 6 feet and are sometimes difficult combine in the garden. 'Globemaster' easily nestles in amongst other late Spring bloomers. The foliage always looks tired by the time they bloom so place behind shorter perennials and shrubs to cover up. Mine are ready to divide this Fall, so I know I'll make some fellow gardeners really happy. They make a great cut flower and are bee magnets (something we gardeners should be cognoscente about). They are a great combined with Lupins, Peonies, Oriental Poppies, and Bearded Irises which all bloom at the same time.
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I have always admired Allium but have not purchased any. I don't have a good reason why. Maybe this fall I will change that. How long have you had these?
KC, they have been in the ground for about 4 years. If you like, when fall comes and I divide them, I would be glad to send you some.
Let me know. Bob
Alliums are really nice...I have one called "hair", and the blooms look like a funky hairdo of red and green. Eventually I want to amass a collection of several varieties.
Thanks for the offer to send me some of your Allium Giganteum. That is really nice of you but in return you will have to take some money for postage. Let me know if you accept!
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