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Allium Ambassador

Allium Ambassador
Ornamental Onion, Flowering Garlic

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Value-for-money
A variety of ornamental garlic with large mauve-lilac spherical flower heads measuring at least 15cm (6in) in diameter.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January to March, September to November
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Description

Allium 'Ambassador' is a variety of ornamental garlic with large spherical mauve-lilac flowers, measuring at least 15cm (6in) in diameter.

 

Similar to Allium giganteum, the 'Ambassador' variety blooms earlier, with its inflorescences opening as early as June. Its globular umbels measure 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) in diameter and are made up of countless small star-shaped violet-lilac flowers, carried on sturdy stems at a height of approximately 1m (3ft). The deciduous ribbon-shaped basal leaves are grey-blue and die off before the flowers.

Its flowering period falls between that of A. 'Globemaster' and the later blooming A. giganteum. Easy to cultivate, 'Ambassador' thrives in any type of well-drained, sunny soil. It can be grown in flower beds or borders, or in pots to enjoy its beautiful blooms on a balcony or patio. Enhance your floral arrangements with its large flowers, or dry them for a unique touch!

Plant them in groups of 5, nestled among perennials, peonies, and roses, or combine them with trimmed boxwood balls for a spectacular sculptural effect.

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Allium, Ornamental Onion: Planting, Growing and Care
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by Virginie T. 13 min.
Allium, Ornamental Onion: Planting, Growing and Care
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Allium Ambassador (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time June
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Allium

Cultivar

Ambassador

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

Ornamental Onion, Flowering Garlic

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference515021

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Planting and care

Allium 'Ambassador' is easy to grow. Plant it preferably before the end of October so that it has time to establish itself. It fears winter moisture, so offer it a sunny spot in well-drained soil, even slightly stony. Plant it to a depth of 10 or 15cm (4 or 6in), spaced 15cm (6in) apart. It is undemanding but it does prefer poor soil. For container cultivation, water regularly as soil dries out quickly in pots.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time January to March, September to November
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 10 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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