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Allium 'Ping Pong'


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Allium 'Ping Pong' has unusual, fuzzy looking spheres of white flowers opening from buds tinged pink.


Description:
Allium 'Ping Pong' has unusual, fuzzy looking spheres of white flowers opening from buds tinged pink. Rising three feet above the garden, flowers appear in July when other Allium are fading. Both the elongated sepals, which look like garlic scapes, and dried seed heads are attractive. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions. Plant in groups of 3, 5, 7 or more for the greatest impact.


Common Name: Ornamental Onion - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]

Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)

Zone Hardiness: 4-9

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 2-4'

Width: 4-8"

Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink

Class: Deciduous

Type: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Soil Moisture: Dry, Average

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: Yes

Berries:

Benefits: Butterflies, Bees

Deer Resistant: Yes

BC Native: No

Native Habitat: Gritty, well drained soil. With rare exception, Alliums are native to the Northern hemisphere, particularly in Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Most enjoy sun and dry, well drained mineral soils.

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Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin

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