Note: Bulbs ship starting in October based on availability and your zone, unlike other products. Plant around or after your first frost but before the ground freezes.

This beautiful giant of the Allium family is a delight in the garden. Gladiator is a bright perennial that blooms in summer with massive, 6” globes of tiny deep purple flowers on strong, tall stems reaching 3-4’. A favorite of pollinators, this blooming onion is deer- and rabbit-resistant and extremely easy to grow. Gladiator is a great choice for zones 4-8 and should be planted 4-6” beneath the soil line.

Gladiator is sold in packs of 3 for fall planting.

Planting Instructions:

1. Choose an area with good drainage that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.

2. Dig planting holes 4 times the height of the bulb and spaced 6-8” apart. 

3. Place bulbs with points facing upward, and then gently pack the soil over the bulb.

4. Water once and then not again till spring.