Allium Pinball Wizard
- Order number: 5035
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| Type: | Allium |
| Delivered as: | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Flower colour: | Purple |
| Flowering period: | June, May |
| Flowering and growth height: | 80 - 90 cm |
| Per package: | 1 |
| Planting depth: | 12 - 15 cm |
| Planting distance: | 10 - 12 inch |
| Place / planting position: | Partial shade, Sun |
| Naturalising: | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters: | No |
| Cut flower: | Yes |
| Attracting bees and butterflies: | Yes |
| Deer and rodent proof: | Yes |
| Scented: | No |
| Bulb/Tuber size: | 20/+ |
This stunning allium is named after the song Pinball Wizard from the rock-opera “Tommy”, written by English rock band “The Who”. It’s a story about a former pinball champion, who cannot believe how good Tommy is, so he sings his song to him. It can only be magic – just like this fantastic silvery-lilac allium. Even an ornamental onion can create a bouquet of its own! The allium consists of the tightly packed cluster of hundreds small, star-shaped flowers that form a gigantic, round flower ball. This gorgeous allium blossoms during the whole month (between June and July) and reaches 80-90 cm in height.
Allium belongs to the same family as garlic and onion, that is why it’s called an “ornamental onion”. Make sure to plant your allium in a dry and well-drained (sandy) soil and open areas with full sun.
