Allium stipitatum 'White Giant'

Family - Alliaceae
Category - Bulb
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - 90cm - 120cm
Location - The White Garden

Description: A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Glossy, bright green leaves are strap-shaped and held at the base of the stems. Many small, star-shaped flowers are white and each Bloom has a central green Eye. The flowers are held in dense rounded umbels atop sturdy, upright stems and are produced from early into mid-summer. Each flowerhead can reach to 15cm across. Excellent for use as cut flowers and drying. Attractive to pollinating insects.

Synonym - A. 'White Giant'

Flower:

Many small white, star-shaped flowers have long protruding stamens and a green eye at the centre of each bloom. The flowers are held in rounded umbels atop sturdy, upright stems and are produced in June and July. Each umbel can reach to 15cm across.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Star-shaped flowers held in umbels

Flowering time: June, July

Foliage:

Aromatic, glossy green leaves are strap-shaped and have usually deteriorated by the time the flowers have emerged. The leaves are held at the base of the stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped

Propagation:

Division (separation) of offsets.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.