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Allium karataviense Red Giant
Allium karataviense Red Giant
Don't let this new allium's short stature fool you! Red Giant is a dynamo in the late spring to early summer landscape. Though it may be low growing at only 10" high, it bears huge, purple red, ball shaped blooms heads that are sure to attract all the right attention. It makes an ideal accent plant for front borders, feature beds and cutting gardens. Its bold color and unique scent lures hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the 4½-5" flower clusters, but repels deer and other pesky critters.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 10 inches
- Bloom Time Late spring to early summer
- Light Requirements Full Sun
- Ship As12-14 CM Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Allium karataviense 'Red Giant'
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Botanical Name:
Allium karataviense 'Red Giant' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
12-14 CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red, Purple -
Flower Form:
4.5-5" ball-shaped clusters head of little bells -
Foliage Type:
Linear and narrow strap-like, blue-green. -
Mature Spread:
9 - 12 inches -
Spacing:
9 - 12 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant 6" deep and 9 - 12" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
None, let foliage die back naturally to store up energy to produce next year's blooms.
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Winter Care:
In colder areas mulch is advisable Planting Depth:
6" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year in springSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
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Reviewed by 13 customers
Beautiful.
Verified Buyer
Absolutely beautiful and didn't have to worry about wind blowing them over. Should be even better next year. Highly recommend for borders.
Unique
Verified Buyer
I had forgotten what I planted in the fall and when these came up in the spring they are FABULOUS even for first year plantings. Low to the ground and spectacular green foliage with a short stack pop of muted bulb color. Just don't plant these behind anything tall-You won't see them.
Picture is color enhanced, bulbs were healthy.
Verified Buyer
Grew very well. Was not bright like the photo. The color was more brown.
Lovely purple allium
I hesitated to order these bulbs based from other experiences. I planted these in two places in my front yard bed and am happy with results. Not all bulbs broke ground, but I did not mulch as is recommended. The allium are quite short and exactly why I bought them. Perfect for the front of a flower bed. I am in Zone 5/6 and as of 4/26/24 these bulbs are blooming. Happy gardening.
Little plant, BIG POP!!
Planted these large bulbs in late October. They were growing and budding away by the end of March. Flowering by the middle of April and still going strong a month later. I planted them in 3s between giant hosta and threw in some leftover tulip bulbs here and there. They complement both beautifully! I'll be adding tulips to the entire row
Unique bulbs!
I had no problem growing these bulbs, very unique! Great addition to my Allium bulb collection!
Not a good purchase.
Verified Buyer
Bulbs did not arrive in good condition. I was very upset about this. I am putting a new garden in and these were going to be planted with hostas but the bulbs were rotted and shriveled. I planted them anyway, but they never did come up.
Merchant Response
Thank you for taking the time to review the Allium karataviense Red Giant. We are truly sorry to hear that this item failed to grow. Fortunately, we have a Lifetime Guarantee on our plants. One of our Customer Care agents will be reaching out to you soon with a positive resolution.
Not good.
Verified Buyer
90% did not come out, the one out is tiny not giant. Bad experience.
Merchant Response
Thank you for leaving a review of the Allium karataviense Red Giant. We are truly sorry to hear that this item failed to grow for you. Luckily, this is covered by our Lifetime Guarantee. One of our Customer Care representatives will be contacting you soon with a positive resolution.
I wouldn't buy again.
Verified Buyer
They didn't grow. several came up but died.
Great small allium
Verified Buyer
Well I planted the bulbs as directed out of twenty five only twenty made it to the bloom state.i think I should of plant red them in a bunch for a better showing I was satisfied how well they did received compliments from neighbors walking by.
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Can Allium Karataviense Red Giant be grown in zone 10?
- Asked by Vuv
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium karataviense Red Giant is suggest for growing zones 3 to 8. It's too warm for them to perform well in zone 10.Was this answer helpful to you
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is it a perennial?
- Asked by BrotherBruce
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Red Giant Allium is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do you replace bulbs that don't come up first season? I'm looking at the Red Baron allium with poor reviews
- Asked by PlantMan
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe offer a No Risk Guarantee. If you are not pleased with your purchase, please call us at 1-800-552-9916 or email us at service@dutchbulbs.com and our Customer Service representatives will be happy to help you obtain a merchandise credit. Your order is important to us, and we want you, our customer, to be completely satisfied.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do these bulbs multiply? Will they bloom every year?
- Asked by Sandra
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium karataviense Red Giant is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. They will return and bloom each year under proper growing conditions. Allium bulbs will multiply over the years.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does it come back the following year
- Asked by Dutchboy
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium karataviense Red Giant is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. Be sure to allow the foliage to die back naturally and suspend watering during the summer dormant months.Was this answer helpful to you
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How tall is the Allium karataviense 'Red Giant'?
- Asked by Allium Locwe
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium karataviense Red Giant reaches a mature height of 10 inches. Was this answer helpful to you
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Does the foliage remain after blooming
- Asked by None
- Verified Reply - ViciThe foliage will remain for a while after blooming but will die back just like other allium foliage. You need to allow it to die back naturally as it is feeding the bulb for next year's growth.Was this answer helpful to you
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WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THIS ALLIUM AS IT APPERS IMN THIS PICTURE...THE PLANT SIDE TO SIDE...AND THEN THE BLOOM ? HOW LARGE ARE THE BULBS ?
- Asked by jIM
- Verified Reply - AngelaAllium karataviense Red Giant is about 10 inches tall and 9-12 inches wide. The flowers are 4 1/2 to 5" ball shaped clusters of little bell flowers. The bulbs are 12-14 CM.Was this answer helpful to you
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What size are the bulbs?
- Asked by Linda
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium karataviense Red Giant offer includes 12-14 cm bulbs. There are 25 per offer. Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this flower do well in water soaked areas?
- Asked by Cynthia
- Verified Reply - AngelaNo. Allium does not do well in wet soil. They prefer well drained moist soil when actively growing and dryer soil during dormancy. Was this answer helpful to you
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