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Allium 'Party Balloons' - 2 pieces

CHF 17.00

Allium 'Party Balloons' - 2 pieces

Name: Allium 'Party Balloons' - 2 pieces
Brand: Allium
Price: 17.00 CHF
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Allium 'Party Balloons'

CHF 17.00

Huge globes of around 22 cm
Often 2–3 flower stems per bulb
Flowers in May and June
Compact, about 45–55 cm tall
Sun to light shade

'Party Balloons' carries very large purple-pink globes of around 22 cm on short, sturdy stems. One bulb often produces two to three flower stems. At about 45–55 cm tall, it is surprisingly compact and sturdy for an allium with flowers this size.

About this variety

Large flowers on short stems: that is what makes 'Party Balloons' so special. The purple-pink globes seem to float just above the neighbouring plants, like balloons at a party. As several stems often grow from one bulb, even two bulbs look generous. The foliage is still green at flowering time.

At about 45–55 cm tall, 'Party Balloons' suits the front and middle of the border. Good partners are lady's mantle, hardy geraniums, low grasses and catmint. In a large container with well-drained soil, the variety is an eye-catcher on the terrace. It tolerates sun and light shade.

Bees and bumblebees like to visit the globes. In the vase a single head is enough to fill a container, and the dry seed heads stay attractive for a long time. Voles and deer usually avoid the bulbs because of their oniony smell. The bulbs are hardy at higher altitudes too and can stay in the ground for years.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November about 15–20 cm deep, tip upwards. Space them 25–30 cm apart. Choose a sunny to partly shaded spot with free-draining soil.

Care

The foliage often dies back as early as flowering time. Leave it in place all the same until it has fully yellowed, so that the bulb can build up enough reserves. Low perennials planted in front hide the withering leaves. Feeding is hardly necessary; a layer of compost in spring is enough. Divide dense clumps in autumn after a few years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Allium 'Party Balloons'
Genus: Allium
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Purple, Pink
Flower size: 22 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: May, June
Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 25 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Rather dry to moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: September, October, November
Planting depth: 5.9–7.9 in
Spacing: 9.8–11.8 in
Number per m²: 12
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes