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Allium Gladiator
Allium Gladiator
Gladiator Allium bulbs boast large 6" flowerheads of violet-blue tipped silver on strong 60" stems. Blooming in June-July, they are carefree and rewarding with their deer resistance. Alliums will tolerate poor garden soil and once established, they will naturalize easily. They make excellent cut flowers.
- Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Mature Height 36 - 60 inches
- Bloom Time Early to midsummer (June-July)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As18-20 CM Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Allium 'Gladiator'
SKU: #88340
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Allium 'Gladiator' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
18-20 CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Purple -
Flower Form:
Rounded, 6" clusters head of little bells -
Foliage Type:
Linear and narrow strap-like -
Mature Spread:
9 - 12 inches -
Spacing:
9 - 12 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
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"Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per year in springSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Shipping Information
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
Shipping Notes:
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your
orders via USPS or FedEx.
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.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.
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Reviewed by 37 customers
Looked great!
will definitely be ordering more for next year
absolutely stunning!
Verified Buyer
beautiful and was very happy with the size and color!
My Favorite
Verified Buyer
These bulbs are NOT cheap but when they come up and bloom, they are worth every penny. They are huge!
Giant
Verified Buyer
Nice and tall
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Verified Buyer
Will definitely buy again! I love these giant Allium. I highly recommend adding these to your cart.
Sturdy, stable stems
Sturdy and strong stems that don't fall after rains or sprinkler watering
Very impressed!
Ordered 6 of these. All 6 had vegetation popping out of the ground. 1 of them did not make it much past vegetation stage and died back to the ground. The other 5 came up as expected! Beautiful!
Tall and handsome!
Verified Buyer
These were a delight. Robust and long lasting. Will order more for next year.
Every garden needs Alliums
Verified Buyer
Alliums are wonderful long lasting flowers in my spring garden and these Allium Gladiators did not disappoint.
Dramatic back of garden flower
Verified Buyer
These were huge beautiful and easy to grow.
Questions & Answers
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How many bulbs come in each bag?
- Asked by Shobi
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium Gladiator offer includes 5 bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi do the Gladiator allium naturalize?
- Asked by Endlessgardner
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium Gladiator will naturalize under ideal growing conditions. You can remove the spent blooms to prevent seed production and help redirect energy back to bulb production.Was this answer helpful to you
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I received Allium Gladiator bulbs as a gift and was not certain how deep to plant them. Can you provide some advice?
- Asked by Mike
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou want to plant your Allium bulbs about 6 inches deep and 9 to 12 inches apart. You will love them next spring.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are they available for Idaho?
- Asked by Slim
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe are not able to ship Allium bulbs to Idaho. The State Department of Agriculture sets these restrictions.Was this answer helpful to you
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How fast do they grow? Do they bloom the first year?
- Asked by Rachelle H
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium Gladiator will bloom the first year planted. The leaves emerge in the spring and then the giant flower stalk pops up.Was this answer helpful to you
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It looks like some insects are eating my young gladiators. Any recommendations to stop them?
- Asked by Martin
- Verified Reply - AngelaAllium is rarely bothered by insects. It's difficult to know how to stop them without first identifying the pest. It's possible they are leafminers. You can use sticky traps to get confirmation of the pests.Was this answer helpful to you
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What size are these bulbs
- Asked by Peg
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium Gladiator bulbs are 18-20 cm. Was this answer helpful to you
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Do alliums have a pleasant fragrance or do they smell like onions?
- Asked by gm
- Verified Reply - AngelaI have never noticed an onion smell from my Allium flowers. They do have a light pleasant smell at times. It's the leaves that have the onion aroma that deters pests. It's detectable to the creatures but not humans unless the leaves are crushed.Was this answer helpful to you
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If I plant in spring will they bloom this year
- Asked by Jackie
- Verified Reply - AngelaAllium is generally planted in the fall for spring blooms. They will bloom the first spring after planting. We are currently accepting pre-orders for fall shipping and planting. An estimated shipping date will be provided with your order confirmation email. Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi, how many bulbs come in the package? Thanks!
- Asked by Chelsea
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Allium Gladiator offer includes 5 bulbs. Was this answer helpful to you
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