Simple to grow in full sun to partial shade, average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best in direct sunlight, but in hot summer regions, it benefits from a little midday shade. accepts a variety of soils. works effectively on sand-filled soils. To increase drainage in clay soils, add compost as needed. Fall is the ideal time to grow bulbs. To prevent invasive seeding in the garden, deadhead flowers after they have bloomed. Divide in the early fall or spring.
Plant Type |
Bulbs |
Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Early Summer |
Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
8 in |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements |
Ornamental Onion | Allium Giant 'Ambassador' || Simple to grow in full sun to partial shade, average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best in direct sunlight, but in hot summer regions, it benefits from a little midday shade. accepts a variety of soils. works effectively on sand-filled soils. To increase drainage in clay soils, add compost as needed. Fall is the ideal time to grow bulbs. To prevent invasive seeding in the garden, deadhead flowers after they have bloomed. Divide in the early fall or spring.
Full Sun,
Late Spring, Early Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements