Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
If you're game for creating an amazing allium display, you'll hit the jackpot with Allium 'Lucky Balloons'. Unlike most alliums, one bulb produces multiple stems which are each topped with a large globe flowerhead—the overall effect is every bit as joyous as a bunch of balloons! You'll be feeling fortuitous indeed when these beauties burst into bloom in late spring and, with incredibly nectar-rich blooms, the bees will be delighted, too.
You can create an effortlessly impressive display in borders or large pots with Allium 'Lucky Balloons' They’re sturdy in habit and generous in terms of flower size and number of stems. Typical of most alliums, they're fully hardy, reliable and require very little of your input once planted. Use Allium 'Lucky Balloons' to elevate a display combined with lower-growing late spring/early summer plants, ornamental grasses or as a partner with contrasting alliums, such as Allium cristophii or Allium 'Mount Everest'.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, two to three times their own height deep. A slightly flattened side is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.
Space small bulbs around 5cm apart. Larger bulbs need more room, generally around twice their own width apart, so their foliage and flowers can develop freely.
Water after planting if the soil is dry, then only when needed. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally. Decorative seedheads can remain in place.
- Botanical name
- Allium 'Lucky Balloons®'
- Flower colour
- Soft purple, pink
- Bulb size
- 16/18
- Established height
- 50-60cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 30 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower Gardens
Wildlife gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- Skin/eyes irritant
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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