Allium giganteum

Giant Onion

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A striking ornamental bulb featuring spherical purple flower heads atop tall, sturdy stems reaching up to one meter. Best in gardens for late spring blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Giant Onion
Family Aricaceae
Genus Allium
Species Giganteum
Origin Central Asia, Turkey
Blooming Late spring to early summer, May-June
Leaf Color Gray-green basal foliage
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or gritty soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth, dry completely during summer dormancy to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal bloom height and color intensity.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release bulb feed in early spring before emergence.

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Pruning

Cut back foliage once yellowed in late summer; remove spent flower heads.

Pest Control Aphid Onion Fly Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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