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.

Plant Type Bulbs
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring, Early Summer
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread12" - 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
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