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.
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 …
Astra Blue Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus
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.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' - Plant Finder
WEBPlatycodon grandiflorus, commonly called balloon flower, is a clump-forming perennial that is so named because its flower buds puff up like balloons before bursting open into outward-to-upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Plants are native to slopes and meadows in China, Japan, Korea and Siberia.
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue') in …
WEBBalloon flowers are summer flowering cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. Plants form a mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped blue blossoms. This dwarf selection is great for edging the border, rock gardens or in mixed containers.
Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower, Chinese Balloon Flower ...
WEBChildren love to grow this plant for the balloon-like buds which pop when squeezed. The name "Platycodon" means "flat bell", which aptly describes the opened flowers. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' - Walters Gardens
WEBInteresting balloon-like buds burst open into beautiful blue, dwarf bell-shaped flowers. 'Sentimental Blue' is an excellent low-growing border or rock garden plant. It is a prolific bloomer that is pest and disease free.