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Giant Red Beard
Allium
AlliumAllium hollandicum 'Giant Red Beard'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–9
- 90 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- pH 6–8
Overview
A showstopping ornamental allium that creates dramatic 6-inch purple globes on tall stems, making it a favorite for cutting gardens and perennial borders. This Dutch hybrid blooms in late spring with hundreds of star-shaped flowers that attract beneficial insects and dry beautifully for arrangements. The spherical flower heads are perfectly geometric and long-lasting.
Planting
Plant bulbs in fall 3-4 inches deep, 6-8 weeks before hard freeze. Bulbs need cold winter period for spring blooming.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 21-28.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bulb mites, aphids on flowers. Common diseases: Bulb rot in wet conditions, otherwise very disease resistant.