Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Allium 'Pinball Wizard' is similar in habit to 'Globe Master', but is shorter. It bears large, silver-purple flower heads and retains its foliage while in flower.

'Pinball Wizard' is a fantastic choice for sunny borders, and works well when planted in drifts with ornamental grasses and other alliums. It makes a wonderful cut flower.

Grow Allium 'Pinball Wizard' in well-drained soil in full sun. For best results, plant bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil up to three times their diameter.

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Allium ‘Pinball wizard’ and wildlife

Allium ‘Pinball wizard’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Allium ‘Pinball wizard’ poisonous?

Allium ‘Pinball wizard’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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