Allium

Elephant Garlic

Allium ampeloprasum

Tennis-ball-size mild garlic — actually a leek relative, not true garlic.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Bulb

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks elephant garlic cloves suited to UK winters; reliable germination for London's cool, moist climate.

Crocus

Offers large pots essential for elephant garlic's deep root system and substantial bulb development.

Amazon UK

Stocks digging tools and dibbers needed for planting elephant garlic cloves at proper depth.