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Cut Flower Care: Keep the water in the vase of your Giant Allium fresh. Replace the water every 3 days with
cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase.
Re-cut 1/2" from the base of each stem under water using
a sharp knife with each water change. Remove any foliage
that may become submerged after re-cutting to avoid bacteria
growth.
Variety note: There
are several types of Allium commonly used in the floral trade.
Drumstick and Giant Allium are probably the most common. Giant
Allium is available during late spring to early summer. Large
headed Alliums are usually sold by the stem. The stems
are long and thick measuring 36" or more. Flower heads are
also large creating a perfect ball up to 5" round. Giant
Allium is only available in light purple. Large Allium varieties
like the pictured Allium, have an onion like fragrance.
There are numerous varieties of Allium that are winter hardy in
Colorado making them suitable for the perennial garden.
Add a commercial floral preservative such as AquaPlus or
FloraLife to the vase that contains your Giant Allium with
each water change. Floral preservative helps to prevent bacteria
growth... and feeds your flowers insuring a longer vase life. To
make your own cut flower food mix 1/2 teaspoon of table sugar to a
quart of cold water... mixing thoroughly.
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