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Allium Bulb Condition

Alfie_Alfie_ Posts: 456
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Hi,

Quick question but would someone please kindly tell me if some of the alliums I have received in the condition as per picture below will work/flower? Some are missing 1/3 to 1/2 of the bulbs. I don’t want to waste a load of time planting them if they won’t flower.

 

They are all Allium Gladiator 


thanks 

Posts

  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    They fine they do divided themselves or by man when they get large . They flower fine its a reliable one Gladiator  
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    If the young flower bud, inside the bulb, near the base, has been damaged or removed it is unlikely that the bulb will flower.  Any damaged tissue will also become vulnerable to rot or disease when planted.  Have you contacted the supplier about this?  Any reputable supplier would provide replacement bulbs or a refund.  Those bulbs are quite expensive, you should not accept them unless you have received them as discounted items.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    I would plant them - if they aren't still viable they will quite possibly produce new bulblets. These may not flower in the first year.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    If they seem to have been divided either naturally or by man, with a smooth surface which is not damaged, then as @Perki says, they should be fine.  I’d still question the supplier though if the size difference concerns you.  I have grown them, they are stunning and do reliably repeat flower.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Alfie_Alfie_ Posts: 456
    Thanks to all. Super useful info. 
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