Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’ (Balloon Flower)
WEBVigorous and floriferous, Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’ (Balloon Flower) is a dwarf herbaceous perennial which produces an abundance of bell-shaped, flaring, vibrant blue flowers, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with …
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - The Spruce
WEBJun 10, 2024 · Balloon flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus) are easy perennials with flowers that emerge from puffy buds. Learn to grow this summer bloomer with this guide.
Astra Blue - Balloon Flower - Platycodon grandiflorus - Proven Winners
WEBBluish purple, bell-shaped flowers. A beautiful plant covered with blooms throughout the season. Extra-thick flower petals extend the time that blooms are showy in the garden.
How to Grow Balloon Flower — Platycodon - Harvest to Table
WEBPlatycodon–commonly called balloon flower–is a perennial that bears mostly purple-blue flowers opening from balloon-like buds from spring through early fall. The inflated flower buds that look like balloons split open into broad, shallow, bell-shaped flowers.
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.
Twinkle™ Blue Balloon Flower, Platycodon grandiflorus ... - Monrovia
WEBA dwarf selection with whimsical flower buds shaped like hot air balloons that open to large violet-blue flowers. An exceptionally long bloom time, from early spring through the summer. Easy and charming color for the front of a …
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers | Gardener’s Path
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Balloon flower adds a cheerful touch of blue to sunny garden borders. Learn all about this hardy summer-blooming perennial favorite now on Gardener’s Path.
How To Grow Platycodon (Balloon Flower) - BBC Gardeners …
WEBSep 23, 2021 · All you need to know about growing platycodon (balloon flower), in this Grow Guide. Platycodon grandiflorus is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that bears starry flowers in summer. These are mostly in shades of vivid violet-blue, although white and pink cultivars are also available.
Balloon Flower Guide: How to Grow & Care for “Platycodon Grandiflorus”
WEBJul 18, 2022 · Balloon Flower Blue grows as a hardy perennial in USDA Zones: 4 - 9 and thrives in full sun to partial shade areas. Platycodon Grandiflorus is low maintenance and reaches a height of 18 inches tall with dark blue blooms in late spring to summer.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' - Plant Finder
WEBPlatycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' - Plant Finder. Back to Previous Page. Common Name: balloon flower. Type: Herbaceous perennial. Family: Campanulaceae. Zone: 3 to 8. Height: 0.25 to 0.50 feet. Spread: 0.25 to 0.50 feet. Bloom Time: June to August. Bloom Description: Blue. Sun: Full sun to part shade. Water: Medium. Maintenance: Low.