Product description
Allium Ambassador really lives up to its name by boasting tiny star-shaped blooms in giant flowerheads, each up to 18cm in diameter. These neatly spherical umbels of flowers are a vibrant shade of deep purple and bloom on strong upright stems for weeks on end, reaching an eventual height of up to 1.2m. At their best from May to June, they are a magnet for pollinators, enticing bees and butterflies into the garden. Even after fading, the spent flowerheads can be left in place for added textural interest.
These 28+ Allium bulbs are available to purchase from early September to mid-December and are relatively easy to grow and care for. Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil and dig a hole around 3 times as deep as the size of the bulb. Place the bulb in the hole with the pointed side facing the sky and fill in the hole, firming gently to remove air pockets, then water well. When planting multiple bulbs, position them at least twice the size of the bulb apart, to make space for the large flowerheads. The ideal time for planting Allium Ambassador bulbs is mid to late autumn.
Ambassador is a low-maintenance perennial that doesn’t need much looking after. It is fully hardy and suitable for container gardening as well as growing in beds and borders. Water regularly, especially during dry spells and allow the plants to die back completely at the end of the season before cutting them away, ready for new growth the following spring.
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Allium 'Ambassador'
Allium 'Ambassador'
Product description
Allium Ambassador really lives up to its name by boasting tiny star-shaped blooms in giant flowerheads, each up to 18cm in diameter. These neatly spherical umbels of flowers are a vibrant shade of deep purple and bloom on strong upright stems for weeks on end, reaching an eventual height of up to 1.2m. At their best from May to June, they are a magnet for pollinators, enticing bees and butterflies into the garden. Even after fading, the spent flowerheads can be left in place for added textural interest.
These 28+ Allium bulbs are available to purchase from early September to mid-December and are relatively easy to grow and care for. Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil and dig a hole around 3 times as deep as the size of the bulb. Place the bulb in the hole with the pointed side facing the sky and fill in the hole, firming gently to remove air pockets, then water well. When planting multiple bulbs, position them at least twice the size of the bulb apart, to make space for the large flowerheads. The ideal time for planting Allium Ambassador bulbs is mid to late autumn.
Ambassador is a low-maintenance perennial that doesn’t need much looking after. It is fully hardy and suitable for container gardening as well as growing in beds and borders. Water regularly, especially during dry spells and allow the plants to die back completely at the end of the season before cutting them away, ready for new growth the following spring.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and flowering times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Plant alliums alongside other leafy plants that can hide the faded allium foliage after flowering.
How to Water
Alliums grown in the ground are generally drought resistant and only need to be watered during dry spells. Those planted in pots or containers need to be watered regularly to ensure the soil doesn’t dry out. Avoid overwatering.
How to Plant
Plant allium bulbs in autumn before hard frosts set in. A sheltered, sunny spot in well-draining soil is ideal. Use a bulb planter or trowel to make holes 10-20cm apart and plant the bulbs around 15cm deep, one in each hole. Ensure the pointed end of the bulb faces upwards before backfilling the holes, firming the soil down gently as you go. Water in well.
