Species ornamental onion
Purple flower on top of sturdy green stems with green leaves.

ornamental onion

Allium 'Globemaster'

Ornamental onion (Allium 'Globemaster') is an amazing plant species to have in any garden. Its tall flower stems, with unique globe-shaped clusters of lavender-purple flowers, create an impressive show of color and texture in the garden. The strong aroma of the pollen deters deer and rabbits, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens. It's also very low maintenance and drought tolerant, only needing a light fertilization early in the growing season for optimal blooms. Ornamental onions are mainly perennial and will come back season after season.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Deep lavender Flowers In Spring

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water your ornamental onion deeply, about every 5 to 7 days in the hotter months of the year, and allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. In cold months, they may need less water, about once every 10-14 days. When watering, make sure you fully saturate the ground around the plant with water. Don't just splash a little water against the stem or leaves. It's also important to monitor the soil's moisture level to ensure your ornamental onion is getting enough water. If the soil is too dry, the leaves may start to wilt.

sunlight

Ornamental onion (Allium 'Globemaster') plants prefer full sun, which means they need 6 to 8 hours of full sun per day. The best time of day for plants to get sunlight is in the morning or early afternoon. This allows the plants to benefit from the light of the day without the added heat of the sun. Ornamental onions should receive full sun for best growth and flowering.

pruning

Ornamental onion (Allium 'Globemaster') should be pruned at the end of the winter season, or in early spring before the flowers begin to bloom. Pruning should be done in order to get rid of any dead, damaged, or diseased stems or foliage. To prune, use clean, sharp pruning shears and cut back the foliage and stems down to a few inches above the ground. Additionally, any dried flower heads should be removed once the blooming period finishes.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Allium 'Globemaster' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Allium 'Globemaster' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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