Brilliant video full of info that I was after having just bought three of them myself. Never had them before so I'm really looking forward to them flowering next year! (touch wood)
Hi Maggie, giant allium become available in the autumn. If you can't find them in your local garden centre you will be able to purchase them online from a specialist retailer. Simon
When should you use fertilizer for Alium? I read late summer is best. I have them in pots, lots of sun but NO flowers yet. They were transplanted from a smaller pot from my local Home Depot
Hi Kourtney, alliums will fair far better in the ground. However, if you have heavy clay or conditions prone to water logging, especially over the winter then keep them in the pots. They tend to prefer nutrients and poor soils, but you can apply a liquid soluble fertiliser in the spring when the new growth occurs. In the ground, they don't really need it, but the will in pots. Feed fortnightly from when new growth emerges and for the next 2-3 months. Regarding guant allium bulbs, they need to be a decent size before they can flower, if they were small when you bought them, it might be a year or two before they bloom. But it will be harder to get them into condition when growing in a pot. Kind regards, Simon
Bought one of these from a garden centre last year, it seemed to go great guns, We only have a pot garden, facing East in Macc, UK. Now it has started to go again, but we have three, 2 about six inches already and one pretty feeble one. I re-potted the first two together (as the other hadn't appeared.) I didn't know whether I was going to find seperate bulbs or just one, doing the job and a bit scared of killing it. So, based on the vid (and thanks for that) would the advice be to get in there again and seperate them and pot individually? As is obvious, I'm a bit of a buy, put it out there and whatever will be will be type of "gardener". Any help welcome.
Hi Dan, these would have been lifted and their bulbs separated for potting while they are dormant at the end of summer to early autumn. So for me I would leave them as they are and separate once the dried stems detached naturally from the bulb at the end of summer. Kind regards Simon
Hi Gavin, I usually pick these up in our local garden centre however the bulb sizes seem to be getting smaller each year. Nowadays I but extra large from online retailers. There is a short window of availability but there are normally plenty around come the autumn. Kind regards Simon
Great question. Once the bulbs die back in the summer, carefully lift them out the ground, separate the bulbs, and replant. If left, it's the competition between the bulbs for nutrition that causes the flowers to reduce in size over time. Simon
Hi Agnes and thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I haven't yet done a video on this as the bulbs are readily available now (September to November). They are not too expensive and so long as winter conditions are favourable they will flower the following spring. Yes the seed grown plants will produce a bulb at the base as the plants mature. Furthermore, most of the fancy cultivars are sterile and so won't produce viable seed. There are always of course exceptions to that rule! Kind regards, Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners Won’t use snail bait because the mini lizards eat the snails/slugs- fatal mistake =ruins the balance. So will plant them in the backyard koi pond area (pebble rock) in a raised planter.
@@walkingtalkinggardeners Might have to research beer traps… Have a koi pond (18 + fish) and thought about catching the snails( mashing them up/quick microwaving) and possible fish food. But snails are a “host” for many parasitic cycles-humans/animals.I have about 18 allium bulbs but might try putting about 8 in a larger/taller pot(s) with a “ring” of Vaseline ( with a little salt mixed in) around the top of the pot. Adventures.
Hi Cindi, I was expecting full bulbs rather than split bulbs, but that's a risk with mail order. They should still give a good bloom in the spring (fingers crossed). Simon
Hi Janice, it sounds like you have just the right growing conditions. Mine have had all their leaves ripped apart by slugs, but they should be in full flower in a week or so. Simon
Hi Procrastimaker, and thanks for getting in touch. Don't worry, bulbs should be available again in about 4 months. Lorna already has a list for me. Simon
Brilliant video full of info that I was after having just bought three of them myself. Never had them before so I'm really looking forward to them flowering next year! (touch wood)
Thanks for your supportive comment Nerys. I'm pinning this one to the top. Kind regards, Simon
A great explanation.. I watched a couple of other videos but none covered the growing location as you’ve done.. thanks for a great explanation. 👍
Thanks, Netty. You are very welcome. I am glad you found it useful. Simon
Wonderful video thank you❤
You are very welcome cmjammer, I hope you found it useful. Kind regards Simon
Excellent prezentation...thank you for sharing. Very beneficial for us new by bulb growers..🇺🇸
You are very welcome Bonnie, I am glad you found it useful. Simon 🙂
Thank you! Waiting on my bulbs. I am excited to see them bloom
You are very welcome. I hope you get a fantastic display. Simon
Thank you so much, wonderful video
You are very welcome, Sarah. Kind regards, Simon
Thank you very much informative!
You are very welcome. Simon
Thank you for your informative info....Now where can one buy giganteum blubs,?
Hi Maggie, giant allium become available in the autumn. If you can't find them in your local garden centre you will be able to purchase them online from a specialist retailer. Simon
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When should you use fertilizer for Alium? I read late summer is best. I have them in pots, lots of sun but NO flowers yet. They were transplanted from a smaller pot from my local Home Depot
Hi Kourtney, alliums will fair far better in the ground. However, if you have heavy clay or conditions prone to water logging, especially over the winter then keep them in the pots. They tend to prefer nutrients and poor soils, but you can apply a liquid soluble fertiliser in the spring when the new growth occurs. In the ground, they don't really need it, but the will in pots. Feed fortnightly from when new growth emerges and for the next 2-3 months. Regarding guant allium bulbs, they need to be a decent size before they can flower, if they were small when you bought them, it might be a year or two before they bloom. But it will be harder to get them into condition when growing in a pot. Kind regards, Simon
Perfect video!! Thank you!
You are very welcome. Simon
Bought one of these from a garden centre last year, it seemed to go great guns, We only have a pot garden, facing East in Macc, UK. Now it has started to go again, but we have three, 2 about six inches already and one pretty feeble one. I re-potted the first two together (as the other hadn't appeared.) I didn't know whether I was going to find seperate bulbs or just one, doing the job and a bit scared of killing it. So, based on the vid (and thanks for that) would the advice be to get in there again and seperate them and pot individually? As is obvious, I'm a bit of a buy, put it out there and whatever will be will be type of "gardener". Any help welcome.
Hi Dan, these would have been lifted and their bulbs separated for potting while they are dormant at the end of summer to early autumn. So for me I would leave them as they are and separate once the dried stems detached naturally from the bulb at the end of summer. Kind regards Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners Thanks!
You are very welcome.
hello great video would you tell me where you brought you bulbs from thanks
Hi Gavin, I usually pick these up in our local garden centre however the bulb sizes seem to be getting smaller each year. Nowadays I but extra large from online retailers. There is a short window of availability but there are normally plenty around come the autumn. Kind regards Simon
I know that giant will get smaller as they divide, but how can I get some huge flowers again?
Great question. Once the bulbs die back in the summer, carefully lift them out the ground, separate the bulbs, and replant. If left, it's the competition between the bulbs for nutrition that causes the flowers to reduce in size over time. Simon
Hi Sir looking for how to plant allium seeds. How? is the bulb comes from seeds/ Thank you
Hi Agnes and thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I haven't yet done a video on this as the bulbs are readily available now (September to November). They are not too expensive and so long as winter conditions are favourable they will flower the following spring. Yes the seed grown plants will produce a bulb at the base as the plants mature. Furthermore, most of the fancy cultivars are sterile and so won't produce viable seed. There are always of course exceptions to that rule! Kind regards, Simon
Are snails a problem during the spring shoots?
Hi Fina. Yes they are! That took great lumps out of the new foliage on mine this year.
@@walkingtalkinggardeners
Won’t use snail bait because the mini lizards eat the snails/slugs- fatal mistake =ruins the balance. So will plant them in the backyard koi pond area (pebble rock) in a raised planter.
I don't blame you. I use beer traps and night collection, but I am considering nematodes if we get another wet spring. Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners
Might have to research beer traps… Have a koi pond (18 + fish) and thought about catching the snails( mashing them up/quick microwaving) and possible fish food. But snails are a “host” for many parasitic cycles-humans/animals.I have about 18 allium bulbs but might try putting about 8 in a larger/taller pot(s) with a “ring” of Vaseline ( with a little salt mixed in) around the top of the pot. Adventures.
Will the bulbs work like they are. I guess that's 3 bulbs
Hi Cindi, I was expecting full bulbs rather than split bulbs, but that's a risk with mail order. They should still give a good bloom in the spring (fingers crossed). Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners yes fingers crossed. Let us know in the spring. That would make another good video
My allium leaves came up looked great flowers were about 1 once tall
Hi Janice, it sounds like you have just the right growing conditions. Mine have had all their leaves ripped apart by slugs, but they should be in full flower in a week or so. Simon
I could not understand anything said.
No problem, I suggest pulling up subtitles in the language of your choice. Kind regards Simon
Love his accent!!❤
You are literally the first person ever to say that to me 😄
@flowerpower9541 agree love his accent, definitely could understand everything . Also, CC for those expecting someone to change their accent.
That’s a Coconut 😂
Indeed! Simon
Dang it, I bought seeds
Hi Procrastimaker, and thanks for getting in touch. Don't worry, bulbs should be available again in about 4 months. Lorna already has a list for me. Simon