Allium stipitatum 'White Giant'

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More and more I've come to love white alliums and so it appears have many garden designers. They were all over The Chelsea Flower Show, with 'White Giant' a new and excellent variety. More
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More and more I've come to love white alliums and so it appears have many garden designers. They were all over The Chelsea Flower Show, with 'White Giant' a new and excellent variety.

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Genus Allium
Group/Species stipitatum
Variety White Giant
Type Perennial
Common Name Ornamental onion
Border Position Border (Back)
Bulb Size 18
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 1.2m (4ft)
Spacing Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 30cm (12in) apart.
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Alliums can be planted outdoors from early to mid-autumn.
Care Tips Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. These are perennial and long-lasting so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage in spring doesn't appear to affect the bulbs.
Flowering June
Vase Life Add a drop of bleach to the water to minimise the oniony smell or change the water regularly. They will look good for up to 2 weeks without rearranging.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Allium stipitatum 'White Giant' reviews

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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Penelope

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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Manus

Prompt delivery and all the bulbs came up, the flowers were magnificent

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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Melissa

Very impressive alliums plus the bees adore them. Hope they are as good next year.

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