{"product_id":"allium-pinball-wizard-5-bulbs","title":"Allium Pinball Wizard – Pack of 5 Large Purple Ornamental Allium Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular Purple Globe Flowers for a Striking Architectural Garden Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform your outdoor space with the dramatic beauty and architectural elegance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium Pinball Wizard – Pack of 5 Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This stunning ornamental allium produces large, rounded flower heads made up of numerous small, star-shaped purple blooms, creating an impressive display that adds height, structure and vibrant seasonal colour to garden borders, flower beds and decorative outdoor containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium 'Pinball Wizard' is admired for its distinctive globe-shaped flower heads and rich purple colouring. Its striking spherical blooms rise above the surrounding foliage, creating bold focal points that bring an elegant, sculptural quality to garden planting arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful purple flower heads provide an attractive contrast against green foliage and complementary flowering plants. Their distinctive shape makes them particularly effective in contemporary garden designs, traditional cottage borders and coordinated ornamental planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for gardeners who appreciate unusual flower forms and architectural plants, Allium Pinball Wizard introduces a sophisticated decorative feature to outdoor spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts impressive flower heads create a beautiful sense of height and structure, making this ornamental allium an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to mixed borders and seasonal garden displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether planted individually amongst lower-growing flowers or arranged in coordinated groups, Allium Pinball Wizard brings eye-catching colour and visual impact to garden planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a particularly impressive display, plant several bulbs together in sunny garden borders. The large purple flower globes create attractive focal points and can provide beautiful contrast when surrounded by softer flowering perennials and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium Pinball Wizard is also suitable for growing in sufficiently large outdoor containers with excellent drainage, making it an attractive option for decorating sunny patios, terraces and garden entrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich purple colouring pairs beautifully with white flowers, silver-toned foliage, ornamental grasses and other complementary plants, allowing gardeners to create elegant and carefully coordinated seasonal arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ornamental alliums are also attractive to visiting pollinators, including bees, when in flower, making them a useful addition to wildlife-friendly garden planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive flower heads can also be enjoyed as cut flowers, adding structure and decorative interest to fresh floral arrangements. Their architectural seed heads may provide further visual interest after flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow and suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners, Allium Pinball Wizard thrives in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Once established, these perennial bulbs generally require relatively little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith suitable growing conditions and seasonal care, Allium Pinball Wizard can return in subsequent years, bringing its impressive purple flower globes back to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pack contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Allium Pinball Wizard bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for creating dramatic garden borders, architectural planting arrangements and eye-catching seasonal displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Allium Pinball Wizard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular Purple Globe Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces large, rounded flower heads made up of numerous small purple blooms, creating a striking ornamental display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Architectural Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The impressive spherical flowers add beautiful structure, height and visual interest to garden planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Purple Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduces bold seasonal colour that contrasts beautifully with green foliage and complementary flowering plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack of 5 Bulbs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for creating coordinated ornamental displays, dramatic border features and attractive group plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Vertical Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tall flowering stems and rounded blooms provide a striking architectural element in mixed garden borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Garden Borders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creates attractive focal points in established flower beds, mixed borders and ornamental planting arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Large Patio Containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be grown in sufficiently spacious outdoor pots and planters with excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Group Planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant several bulbs together to create an impressive display of purple flower globes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator-Friendly Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The numerous small flowers can attract visiting bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Cut Flower Arrangements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The distinctive spherical flower heads can add beautiful structure to seasonal floral displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Garden Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complements cottage-style gardens, contemporary landscapes and coordinated perennial planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels when planted in appropriate growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial Bulb Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May establish and flower again in subsequent years when grown in suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn, typically September to November in the UK, while the soil remains workable and before prolonged freezing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring to early summer, commonly around May to June in the UK. Exact timing varies with local weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, persistently waterlogged conditions, particularly during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm deep for large ornamental allium bulbs, adjusted according to the actual bulb size. As a general guide, plant bulbs at a depth of around two to three times their height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–30 cm apart, allowing room for foliage and developing flower heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water after planting if the soil is dry. Water moderately during active growth, allowing excess moisture to drain away. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in large outdoor containers with drainage holes using suitable free-draining compost. Position containers in full sun and ensure sufficient space for the developing stems and flower heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally after flowering. Remove spent flower heads if desired, or leave them in place for their attractive architectural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup Planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arrange bulbs in small groups or coordinated clusters to create a more impressive display of large purple flower globes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion Planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine with ornamental grasses, white flowering perennials, silver-toned foliage or other complementary garden plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowering stems when the blooms are opening and place in fresh water. Keep arrangements away from excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried Flower Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature flower heads may be left to dry naturally, providing attractive structural interest in the garden or suitable decorative arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat Flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allium Pinball Wizard is a perennial ornamental bulb that may return in subsequent years when grown in suitable conditions. Flowering performance depends on soil conditions, drainage, weather and aftercare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden borders and flower beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary and cottage-style gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural and structural garden planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating height and vertical interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge patio pots and outdoor containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple-themed ornamental garden displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoordinated perennial planting schemes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator-friendly garden borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh and dried floral arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting alongside ornamental grasses and perennials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allium Pinball Wizard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allium 'Pinball Wizard'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental Allium \/ Flowering Onion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich Purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, Rounded Globe-Shaped Flower Heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental Perennial Bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Flowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May to June, depending on growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, in Large Containers with Good Drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Borders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Cut Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive to Visiting Bees and Other Pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unplanted Ornamental Allium Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Pack of 5 Allium Pinball Wizard Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinball Wizard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich Purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large Globe-Shaped Ornamental Allium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants By Post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as unplanted bulbs, ready for outdoor planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are dormant ornamental flower bulbs, not established or potted plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual flower colour, size, mature height and flowering time may vary depending on local weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium Pinball Wizard is known for its large purple globe-shaped flower heads. The exact flower diameter, mature height and bulb size should be confirmed against the supplier's specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental alliums are perennial bulbs and may establish and flower again in subsequent years when grown in suitable conditions, although repeat flowering is not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood drainage is particularly important for ornamental alliums, especially during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllium species can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Keep bulbs and plants away from pets and children. 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