Ornamental Onion 'Ping Pong' – 40 flower bulbs (bulb size 6/7)

Ornamental onion 'Ping Pong' flowers in white from May through June. With 40 bulbs in this package, you will cover approximately 1 m². Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Use them in borders among perennials, gravel gardens, and large pots; the spent bulbs remain decorative. The bulbs are size 6/7: the circumference of the bulb in centimeters. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium 'Ping Pong'
• Quantity: 40 bulbs
• Bulb size: 6/7
• Flower colour: white
• Flowering period: May–June
• Planting time: September through November
• Planting depth: 8–10 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 15 cm (enough for approximately 1 m²)
• Location: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 8–10 cm deep with the point facing up, in well-drained soil. Leave the spent flower heads in place: they dry decoratively and add structure to the border until autumn. Also read our tips on watering and the correct location.