Organic Allium karataviense 'Red Giant Star' - Debris look

Organic low red ornamental onion

The Allium karataviense 'Red Giant Star' is a beautiful bulbous plant characterized by its large red flowers that protrude just above the dark green leaves. The many star-shaped flowers form a spherical inflorescence and attract attention with their vibrant color. The flower stalk can reach a height of about 30-40 centimeters and blooms in late spring to early summer.

It is less suitable as a cut flower, but then the insects can enjoy it for longer because pollinators such as bees cannot be kept away from the Allium 'Red Giant Star'.

How, where and when do I plant an allium flowerbulb?

An allium flowerbulb 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 flowerbulb itself and the planting distance is 2 to 3 times the width of the flowerbulb itself. Plant it in full sun or partial shade in a nutrient-rich, water-permeable, preferably calcareous, sandy soil.

Care of the Allium karataviense

The 'Red Giant Star' generally does not need much extra nutrition. If the soil is poor, you can add a little compost or well-rotted manure when planting to increase soil fertility. However, keep in mind that excessive fertilization can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowering.

After flowering, remove spent flower stems, but leave the foliage alone. The foliage will absorb nutrients and help the bulb prepare for the next growing season. The foliage may turn yellow and wilt, but do not cut it until it has completely withered.

Propagation

This allium propagates by seed and the bulb divides. If any propagation is required, the flowerbulbs can be dug up in July, the flowerbulbs can then be taken apart, dried and stored in a warm place such as the shed to be replanted separately in October.

Organic Allium 'Red Giant Star' - Skal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459

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Characteristics

Other allium species:

• Bio Allium 'Cowanii'
• Bio Allium 'Mount Everest'
• Bio Allium 'Purple Sensation'
• Bio Allium 'Schubertii'
  
• Bio Allium 'Sphaerocephalon'
  
• Bio Allium 'Tuberosum' (Garlic chives)
• Bio Allium 'Violet Beauty'
• Bio Allium albopilosum 'Christophii'
• Bio Allium ampeloprasum 'Ping Pong'
• Bio Allium caeruleum 'Azureum'
• Bio Allium moly 'Jeannine'
• Bio Nectaroscordum siculum 'Bulgaricum' (Bulgarian ornamental onion)

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