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Globemaster Ornamental Onion

Allium 'Globemaster'

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Overview

The Allium 'Globemaster' is a perennial known for its striking spherical blooms. It stands at 3-4 feet tall with flower heads reaching up to 10 inches in diameter, composed of numerous star-shaped, purple flowers. This ornamental onion blooms in late spring to early summer and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. It's deer-resistant, attracts pollinators, and makes for a dramatic addition to borders or as a focal point in garden design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — composed of numerous star-shaped

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — creating vertical interest in the garden; and as part of contemporary green spaces
Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.<br><br>For landscape
Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — lavender flowers in the garden; this ornamental onion blooms in late spring to early summer and prefers
Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — commonly referred to as the Globemaster Ornamental Onion; and as part of contemporary green, image 48
Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — This eye-catching hybrid showcases dense clusters of star-shaped; glossy green leaves that typically
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