Allium Globemaster

This large-flowered garlic requires well-drained soil that does not become overly waterlogged in winter. It thrives in full sun and prefers drier loamy or sandy conditions. Once delivered, the bulbs can be stored in a cool, dry place until it is time for autumn planting, which takes place from September to November. Plant the bulbs approximately 15 centimeters deep, carefully maintaining a spacing of 25 to 30 centimeters. With this practical spacing, an ideal 9 to 15 bulbs will fit per square meter. Thanks to its low-maintenance nature, this perennial is a fantastic choice for beginners, as it easily forgives minor gardening mistakes.
With the arrival of the first spring days and the sprouting of long green leaves, the plant's need for nutrients awakens. In subsequent seasons, regular fertilization during leaf growth and just before the start of flowering is highly beneficial. Overall, garlic has much lower moisture requirements, so water it very carefully. During May and June, the plant will send up strong stems 80 to 100 centimeters tall with striking lilac-purple flowers. The stems are very sturdy, so the garlic does not need any support against the wind, and pinching back is unnecessary. Just keep in mind that the plant naturally goes dormant over the summer, and its leaves will turn yellow even while it is blooming. Therefore, try to cleverly combine it with lush, leafy perennials that will hide this natural phenomenon.
Both the flowers and young leaves are fully edible, smell pleasant, and bring beauty to the garden while attracting a number of useful pollinators. Once the garlic has finished flowering and the above-ground part dries out, it requires no further attention. The bulbs remain safely in the ground through the winter, and since they boast high frost resistance down to -28 °C, you do not need to protect them with a layer of mulch. When growing, strictly avoid heavy and wet soil, which very often causes Fusarium bulb rot.