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Blooming Gladiator Allium © 2019 Claudia Ward
The Gladiator Alliums planted in front of the Sag Harbor Historical Society fascinate me in their various stages of growth and development.
Giant Allium Mid-Bloom © 2019 Claudia Ward
These perennials begin with planting their large bulbs in the fall.
Gladiator Allium in Mid-Bloom © 2019 Claudia Ward
They bloom in the late Spring and early Summer and can be 3-4 feet tall and have blossoms that are 6-inches in diameter.
Giant Allium in Full Bloom © 2019 Claudia Ward
Easy to maintain, Gladiator Alliums thrive in direct sunlight and good drainage, and will appear year after year.
Fading Gladiator © 2019 Claudia Ward
These purple beauties are also known as ornamental onions!
Final Glory Days of a Giant Allium © 2019 Claudia Ward
I hope you enjoyed these images of the stages of a giant/gladiator allium's life.
