Allium Pinball Wizard
Allium Pinball Wizard
Allium Pinball Wizard
Allium Pinball Wizard
Allium Pinball Wizard
Allium Pinball Wizard
Allium macleanii × cristophii Pinball Wizard
Ornamental Onion, Flowering Garlic
Bulbs in excellent condition. Advice for planting on the site is straightforward and effective. I'm looking forward to the flowering this spring.
sylvie, 07/11/2021
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Description
Allium 'Pinball Wizard' is the dwarf version of the famous ornamental garlic A. 'Globemaster'. Its large spherical mauve-pink umbels measuring 18cm (7in) in diameter are carried on a short but sturdy stem at a height of 50cm (20in).
From May, Allium 'Pinball Wizard' forms globular umbels of star-shaped mauve-pink flowers, with a diameter of over 18cm (7in). Its flowers are carried on short but sturdy stems, 50cm (20in) in height. Before flowering, it forms a rosette of large lush green leaves, which wither as the flowers bloom.
The cultivation of 'Pinball Wizard' is simple. Sunlight and light soil are the main elements required for successful cultivation. However, it dislikes heavy and wet soils. Planting it in a 20x20cm (8x8x8in) pocket of pure sand is an effective trick to prevent rotting.
When isolated, it doesn't present much interest, but when paired with perennials in shades of pink and blue, it becomes remarkable. Plant it in a romantic mixed border style, surrounded by a carpet of Nepeta 'Six Hill Giant' and accompanied by Stachys byzantina and herbaceous peonies with large flowers, such as 'Break a Day' or 'Bowl of Beauty'. Place it against a backdrop of lush roses such as Rosa 'Eglantyne', R. 'Heritage', or R. 'Mary Rose'.
For a more "dynamic" effect, its flowers can structure a modern garden where multiple geometric shapes oppose each other. It can be paired with Stipa tenuissima, lavender, and cone-shaped trimmed boxwoods.
In short, the possibilities are endless. There is a corner in every garden where this allium will work wonders.
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Botanical data
Allium
macleanii × cristophii
Pinball Wizard
Amaryllidaceae
Ornamental Onion, Flowering Garlic
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Allium 'Pinball Wizard' is easy to grow. Plant it preferably before the end of October so that it has time to establish itself. It dreads winter moisture, so offer it a sunny spot in well-drained, even rocky soil. Plant it at a depth of 10 or 15cm (4 or 6in), spaced 15cm (6in) apart. It is undemanding, but it does prefer poor soil. For pot cultivation, water regularly as potting soil dries out quite quickly.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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