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Allium Bulbs (Giant) - Ambassador

These massive globe-shaped blooms are the deepest purple of all alliums

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rodent Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Spring through Early Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Giant

COLOR

  • Purple

If you're looking to win the award for largest allium ever grown, you should probably invest in the Ambassador. It's the largest size commercially available and won't disappoint! The huge purple globes sit tall on sturdy stems and look like a field of pompons when planted close together. Children are drawn to their whimsical appearance, and pollinators think They're pretty great as well.

  • • Easy to Grow Pollinator Attractor, Perfect for Beds, Borders and Cottage Gardens
  • • Numerous Small Star-Shaped Blooms that Form Globe-Shaped Clusters
  • • Wild Ornamental Flowering Onion, Deer-Resistant Perennial

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 6 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 5 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
6 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3 Sq. Ft
9 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 4.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Allium Bulbs (Giant) - Ambassador FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Ambassador Allium?

    The bulbs for Ambassador Allium measure 20+ cm in circumference, the largest size commercially available for this variety.

    What is Ambassador Allium also known as?

    Ambassador Allium is also known as Giant Onion, Ornamental Onion, Flowering Onion, and Ornamental Garlic.

    Is Ambassador Allium resistant to animals or disease?

    Ambassador Allium is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Allium Bulbs (Giant) - Ambassador

    I live in Southwest Idaho. This is the first time I have planted allium bulbs. I was very surprised at how well they germinated and grew. Well, beyond my expectation, they are so much taller than I expected. Everyone of these Giants that I received grew. The germination rate on them was perfect. I planted them last fall in well prepared soil. They all came up.

    Ruth O. 5/5

    Allium Bulbs (Giant) - Ambassador

    I planted 5 Giant Ambassador Allium bulbs last fall, following all care instructions, and not a single one came up this spring. Very disappointed with the quality of these bulbs—especially given the price. I won’t be purchasing this variety again.

    Albright A. 1/5

    Allium Bulbs (Giant) - Ambassador

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