{"product_id":"bio-allium-gladiator-paarse-sierui","title":"Organic Allium 'Gladiator' - Giant ornamental onion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic giant ornamental onion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gladiator'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular ornamental onion with high decorative value. The name Gladiator refers to the bold, powerful presence of this plant. With a flower stem that can grow up to 120 cm tall, it is an ideal perennial for the back of garden borders. The large, spherical flower head consists of hundreds of lilac, star-shaped florets rich in nectar. This makes \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gladiator' especially attractive to bees and other pollinators. Excellent as a cut flower and for drying. The seed heads can be left standing as winter decoration or used in dried floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant closely resembles \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Globemaster', but its flower is slightly smaller, about 15 cm in diameter. The broad, grey-green leaves often wither during blooming—so it's best to plant them among perennials to disguise the foliage. Combine \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gladiator' with plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/collections\/bio-salvia\" title=\"Salvia nemorosa - meadow sage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/a\u003e to provide bees with even more nectar-rich options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant Allium 'Gladiator' flower bulbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gladiator flower bulb needs a cold period. Therefore, plant it in the ground in the autumn from October to January. The planting depth is 2 to 3 times the flower bulb itself and the planting distance is 2 to 3 times the width of the flower bulb itself. Plant it in full sun or partial shade in a nutritious, water-permeable, preferably calcareous sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, cut off the faded flowers and as soon as the foliage has died, the flower bulb can be dug up to divide the flower bulb. This usually multiplies. The flower bulbs are then stored in the shed until September and are then replanted in the ground. The flower bulbs can also remain in the ground. These will naturalise and also come up again by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide organic nutrients immediately upon planting and in spring before flowering for optimal results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gladiator'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually packaged or choose a stacking discount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount:\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan be ordered from June '25!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay - June\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 cm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade, sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly alkaline\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery winter hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood (naturalizes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlliaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003e(Onion family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLilac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-alliums\" title=\"Buy organic Allium from Bloemoloog.nl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther allium species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707063738712,"sku":"500","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioAllium_Gladiator_-BiologischereuzenuibloembollenBloemoloog_7.webp?v=1752146699","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/products\/organic-allium-gladiator-giant-ornamental-onion","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}