Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
Throw a party with Allium 'Party Balloons' for a truly balloon-tastic time! These unique, eye-catching alliums boast clusters of bright purple, balloon-like flowers that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Perfect for adding a splash of colour and a bit of fun to any outdoor space, these easy-to-grow 'Party Balloons' are sure to be the life of the party. This variety will reach up to 60cm, so is ideal for the middle of a sunny, well drained border.
A classic Allium with its large purple spherical heads of flowers, and thick green stems, bolting out of the border during late spring into early summer, like a firework! However, Allium 'Party Balloons' has one very special feature of multiple flower stems per bulb, as well as the long-lasting glaucous foliage. Like its counterparts, these purple exploding blooms will attract many pollinators to the garden year after year, making these and bulbs from the Allium family an essential part of any border to offer support insects and birds.
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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 'Party Balloons®'
- Flower colour
- Purple
- 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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