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Genus: Allium

Common Name: Allium 'Ambassador'

Latin Name: Allium 'Ambassador'

Variety: 'Ambassador'

Family Name: Liliaceae

Plant Description:

This is a stunning, bulbous, hybrid perennial in the Onion genus and is an improved form of Allium gigantium with larger, longer flowering heads up to 18cm across. It has long, linear leaves, which have a strong onion smell and taste.
The leaves die back and the round flower heads are produced on strong stems up to 1.2m-1.4m tall, of which tight clusters (umbel) of many, deep, rich dark purple coloured flowers.
These round flowers make a real addition to any border and the dried seed heads are worth keeping for your flower arrangements.

Latin Name Explanation:

The Greek name for Garlic, Alium sativum.

Preferred Aspect: Any

Height: 1.2m

Spread: 30cm

Form: Herbaceous

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Grown Height: 1.2m

Grown Spread: 30cm

Leaf Type: Herbaceous

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Does not thrive in Soil Type:

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Preferred Aspect: Any

Primary Flower Colour: Purple

Primary Foliage Colour: Green

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Element of Interest:

Attracts Butterflies
Colour
Flower
Flowers & Leaves
Flowers for Cutting
Food Plant for Fauna
Good for Dry Flower Arrangements
Seed Heads
Shape - Adds Character to Your Garden
Shape & Colour
Texture (Touch)


Likes PH: Slightly Acid - Neutral - Slightly Alkaline

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Moisture Level: Well drained soil

Growth Rate: Vigorous

After Care Required: No Special After Care Required


Work Involved: Needs Some Attention

Fragrance: Scented

Suitable for Small Garden:

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Specific Planting:

Plant in sun or partial shade but not too wet.
Plant the bulb no more than 5cm deep in well-drained soil. If they are supplied as a clump in a pot dig a hole the same size as the root ball, and plant it into the soil so that the surface that was in the pot remains at the same level as the soil.
Firm around the edges and water in well.

Specific Care:

This plant, although quite vigorous, will benefit from a more open, free draining site. Remove foliage as it dies, but bear in mind that the flowers will follow soon.

Specific Feeding:

Mulching a border annually in the winter months with well-rotted organic matter will provide sufficient food for these plants. The worms will take the material into the soil, which improves its structure and nutrient levels.
On a poor soil adding a fast release granular feed will provide a quick fix early in the season, and although good on it's own, is better used alongside an application of organic matter.
Another option is to apply blood, fish and bone early in the season, as this is a good all round balanced feed.

Propagation

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