Gladiator Allium Bulbs – Giant Purple Globe Flowers
$13.70 – $29.15
Architectural drama from a single bulb. Gladiator alliums send up tall, straight stems topped with massive globe shaped heads made of hundreds of tiny star shaped florets. Premium jumbo bulbs that naturalize and return bigger each year, with seed heads that dry beautifully for lasting arrangements.
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Allium ‘Gladiator’ throws a flower head the size of a child’s fist on a stem up to 1.2 m tall — hundreds of tiny star flowers packed into a perfect sphere, in a violet that reads as purple from a distance and metallic up close.
Why grow Gladiator Allium Bulbs
It is the one bulb that solves the gap between late spring and high summer, when the border is green and waiting. Alliums are also untouchable by deer, rabbits and squirrels, drought-proof once planted, and they dry beautifully for indoor arrangements.
How to plant and care for it
Plant bulbs 15 cm deep and 20 cm apart in autumn, in full sun. They need good drainage more than rich soil. The flower heads hold their shape for weeks and can be left standing into winter for structure — the seed heads look good frosted. Leave foliage to die back before cutting. Divide only every four or five years, if at all.
Quick facts
| Botanical name | Allium ‘Gladiator’ |
| Flower colour | Violet-purple |
| Height | 90–120 cm |
| Spacing | 20 cm apart, 15 cm deep |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Free-draining, tolerates poor ground |
| Bloom time | Late spring to early summer |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4–8 |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Flower head | Spherical, 10–15 cm across |
| Number of Products | 10Bulbs, 15Bulbs, 4Bulbs, 6Bulbs, 8Bulbs |
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Reviews
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Second year ordering. Reliable seller!
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Every bulb sprouted. Zero duds. Fantastic value!
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Planted along my border. Stems are thick and strong. Gorgeous!
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Firm and fresh. Planted them all—can't wait for those giant lollipop blooms!
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Nice size, firm and healthy, no mold or damage. Packing was careful and shipping was fast. I've already planted them and will definitely buy again.
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