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Allium giganteum Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a hot, sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1], it grows well in the light shade of thinly-clad shrubs that also like hot dry conditions[200]. The bulbs tend to rot when grown in cool wet climates, even if they are given sharp drainage[203]. One report says that this species is only hardy to zone 8, which only covers the mildest areas of Britain[200], whilst another says that it is much hardier and will succeed in zone 4[203]. It is being grown successfully about 60 kilometers west of London, and so should be hardy at least in the south of Britain[242]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233]. For further Allium giganteum gardening information |
