Overview
Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Allium genus, which comprises bulbous herbaceous perennials known for their distinctive onion or garlic aroma. This deciduous plant produces star-shaped flowers arranged in an umbel atop a leafless stem during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for a range of garden settings, it can be grown in borders, containers, or wildlife gardens, with bulbs planted in autumn and foliage allowed to die back naturally.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Allium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball'
- Propagation
- Offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Allium leaf miner, Onion fly
- Disease resistance
- Onion white rot, Onion downy mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball'?
Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' need?
Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' hardy in the UK?
Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Allium stipitatum 'Pink Ball'?
Offsets, Seed.
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