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Abundant Blooms

Add Striking Colour and Height with Allium Lucky Balloon Bulbs

Allium Lucky Balloon is a perennial bulb from the onion family, prized for its unique ability to produce two to three large, pink, balloon-like flowerheads per stem—far more than most allium varieties. These impressive blooms create a dramatic vertical accent in borders and containers, floating above glossy green foliage.

• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer, offering vibrant colour when many other plants are just starting to bloom.
• Mature Size: Each plant reaches up to 60cm (24in) tall and spreads to about 20cm (8in), making it perfect for the middle or back of beds.
• Wildlife Friendly: The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Cut & Dried Arrangements: Use fresh blooms in vases or enjoy the decorative seed heads throughout autumn.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs in autumn for best results; choose well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Soil Preferences: Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil; avoid waterlogged conditions for healthy growth.
• Care Tips: Water during dry spells in the first growing season. Once established, Alliums are drought-tolerant and low maintenance.
• Maintenance: Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering—this helps bulbs store energy for next year’s display. No pruning required.
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout the UK (USDA zones 4-9), these bulbs reliably return each year with little intervention.

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

• Borders & Containers: Plant in groups of three or six for maximum impact among ornamental grasses, hardy geraniums, or low-growing perennials.
• Cottage Gardens: Combine with Salvia, Nepeta, or Lavandula for a pollinator-friendly scheme with extended seasonal interest.
• Dried Displays: Harvest seed heads at the end of summer for long-lasting indoor arrangements.

FAQs

• When should I plant Allium Lucky Balloon bulbs?
  Plant bulbs in autumn before the first frost for best results the following spring/summer.
• How tall do these alliums grow?
  The Lucky Balloon variety reaches up to 60cm (24in) tall at maturity.
• Do I need to lift the bulbs after flowering?
  No—these hardy perennials can remain in the ground year-round and will return each season with minimal care.