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Allium Bulbs (Giant) - White Giant

This ornamental onion is among our tallest, boasting linen-colored flowers

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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 stipitatum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

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

  • White

Standing at a mighty 3 to 4 feet with blooms as big as 8 inches across, the White Giant Allium has certainly earned not only its name, but its place as the tallest White Allium you can get! Also known for its foliage, as this Allium stays upright and green until the flower blooms and dies.

  • • 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
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft
10 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft
25 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 12.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.

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Allium Bulbs (Giant) - White Giant

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Allium Bulbs (Giant) - White Giant FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with White Giant Allium?

The bulbs for White Giant Allium measure 18+ cm in circumference.

What is White Giant Allium also known as?

White Giant Allium is also known as Persian Shallot and Flowering Onion.

Is White Giant Allium resistant to animals or disease?

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

What type of bulb is White Giant Allium grown from?

White Giant Allium is grown from a bulb.

How big will the blooms on White Giant Allium get?

The blooms on White Giant Allium grow up to 8 inches.

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