{"product_id":"allium-red-giant-star-bulbs","title":"Allium Red Giant Star Bulbs – Magenta-Red Ornamental Onion","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium Red Giant Star Bulbs – Bold Magenta-Red Ornamental Allium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant magenta-red blooms, dramatic garden texture, and a whole lot of cottage garden WOW!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking for an ornamental Allium that breaks away from the traditional purple and blue color palette, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium 'Red Giant Star'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ready to steal the spotlight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary spring-flowering bulb produces striking, globe-shaped flower heads filled with vibrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagenta-red florets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each beautiful bloom creates a burst of rich color and fascinating texture, bringing a bold architectural element to cottage garden borders, pollinator gardens, and sunny perennial beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many towering ornamental Alliums, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Giant Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers dramatic flowers on a more compact plant, growing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–14 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its sturdy stems hold the colorful flower clusters above attractive foliage, creating an eye-catching display without overwhelming smaller garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooming in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate spring to early summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Red Giant Star adds an exciting pop of color just as the garden transitions into its summer growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's even more to love! These gorgeous ornamental onions are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattractive to bees and butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while their onion-family scent makes them generally resistant to browsing deer and rabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecottage gardens, pollinator gardens, sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, and fresh-cut arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Allium Red Giant Star brings bold color and easy-care beauty to your landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love Allium Red Giant Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular Magenta-Red Blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vibrant flower clusters bring an unusual and exciting color to the spring garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Globe-Shaped Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense clusters of florets create striking texture and architectural interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally avoided by browsing wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Garden Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Growing 10–14 inches tall, it's ideal for smaller borders and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful Cut Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eye-catching blooms add bold color and texture to fresh floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-Care Spring Beauty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A lovely choice for sunny gardens with well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Details \u0026amp; Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allium 'Red Giant Star' (supplier cultivar name; species not specified)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Giant Star Ornamental Allium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring-Flowering Bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select your available package size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–9 (supplier-listed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–8 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magenta-Red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded Clusters of Star-Shaped Florets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate During Active Growth; Reduce During Dormancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cottage Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Sunny Borders, Rock Gardens, Containers \u0026amp; Cut Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How to Plant Allium Red Giant Star Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in Fall for a Spectacular Display of Magenta-Red Spring Flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor bold color and striking texture, plant your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium Red Giant Star bulbs in fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, once soil temperatures have cooled and before the ground freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland and other Zone 6–7 gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, October through November is generally a suitable planting window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall, typically October through November in Maryland.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 times the height of the bulb. For many small to medium ornamental Allium bulbs, this is around 3–5 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–8 inches apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place bulbs with the pointed end facing upward.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, ideally at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose, fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid consistently soggy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water after planting and provide moderate moisture during active spring growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering, allow the foliage to naturally yellow and die back before removing it. This helps the bulbs store energy for future growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave the spent flower heads standing for additional architectural interest, or cut them for dried floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Planting Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental Alliums generally perform best in sunny locations with excellent drainage, especially during their summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cottage Garden Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a little unexpected color to your spring garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a dramatic display, plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium Red Giant Star bulbs in groups of 7–15 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing their vibrant magenta-red flowers to create bold accents throughout your borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair these gorgeous ornamental onions with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft pink peonies, purple salvia, white spring flowers, or silvery-green foliage plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a romantic cottage garden combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir unusual flower color is especially beautiful alongside deep purple and lavender tones, while creamy white flowers provide a fresh contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a charming container display, plant Red Giant Star in a decorative pot with excellent drainage and surround it with lower-growing seasonal flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't forget the pollinators! Plant these beautiful Alliums near other nectar-rich flowers to create a welcoming garden for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland Gardeners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Giant Star is listed as hardy in Zones 5–9, making it potentially suitable for many Maryland gardens. Choose a sunny, well-drained location and avoid areas where bulbs may remain wet during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allium plants can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Keep bulbs and plants away from pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold Magenta-Red. Spectacular Starry Blooms. 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