How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - The Spruce
WEBJun 10, 2024 · Balloon flowers are generally planted in the spring after the danger of frost has passed, growing quickly to bloom in the first year during the summer. In subsequent years, the plant will bloom beginning in late spring and last through the summer.
How to Plant and Grow Balloon Flower - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBJun 4, 2024 · How long is the balloon flower blooming season? Balloon flower begins to bloom in early to midsummer and blooms until late summer. Deadheading spent blooms extends the blooming season.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers | Gardener’s Path
WEBJul 6, 2023 · This herbaceous perennial is suitable for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. The two- to three-inch flowers bloom in various shades of blue, as well as pink and white. Some have prominent veining of the petals. There may be one or more blossoms on each upright stem.
Balloon Flowers Guide: How to Grow & Care for ... - GardenBeast
WEBJul 18, 2022 · Balloon flowers are tropical perennial plants that can reach between 1 and 2.5 feet (30.4-76.2 cm) in height and 1 and 1.5 feet (30.4-45.7 cm) in width. Their foliage is thick, oval or lance-shaped, green to blue-green with serrated edges.
Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) - Gardenia
WEBWidely popular among gardeners, Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) is a compact herbaceous perennial with bell-shaped, flaring, violet-blue flowers, up to 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), adorned with 5 broad, pointed lobes that form a star shape.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Balloon Flowers - Epic Gardening
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Balloon flowers are the ultimate flowering perennial plant. They are incredibly low-maintenance, propagate well, require little attention, and flower reliably year after year, even within the first year of planting. Plus, their cute balloon-like blooms that explode into colorful star-shaped flowers are second to none.
Growing and Caring for Balloon Flowers - Garden.org
WEBPlants need at least 6 weeks at or below 40°F to flower, but flower best with at least 12 weeks at these temperatures.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - Garden Lovers Club
WEBWhen properly cared for, most varieties of balloon flowers will grow to be about two feet tall and about one foot wide, though dwarf varieties tend to be about half that size. The plant will begin blooming during late July or early August.
Balloon Flower: Growing & Care Tips, Colors, Benefits
WEBBalloon Flower Bloom Time. Balloon flowers typically bloom in mid to late summer. They start flowering around mid-July and will continue to bloom if you regularly deadhead the spent flowers, which encourages further blooming. To keep your balloon flowers looking their best and encourage continuous blooming throughout the season, make sure to ...
How To Grow And Care For Balloon Flowers (Handy Guide)
WEB1. Choose A Sunny Location For Your Balloon Flowers. Balloon flowers do very well with a mix of morning sun and afternoon-filtered light. They can tolerate shade to a point, but they won’t bloom as much as those put in sunnier areas. …
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