How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - The Spruce
WEBJun 10, 2024 · P. grandiflorus 'Komachi': The purple-blue flowers in this variety stay in their puffy pillow stage even after blooming. P. 'Sentimental Blue': This dwarf variety grows about 6 inches tall with lots of 1- to 2-inch purple flowers.
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’ (Balloon Flower)
WEBAdaptable, long-lived and easy of care, this compact Balloon Flower is perfect for edging the border, rock gardens or in mixed containers. Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm). Does not need staking.
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.
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower - Plant Addicts
WEBSentimental Blue Balloon Flower Care. The Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is not a demanding plant. Average, well drained soil is suitable. Watering on a consistent basis will help this perennial establish fully and become more drought tolerant over time. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses are recommended to keep water off the blooms and foliage.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Balloon Flowers - Epic Gardening
WEBOct 11, 2023 · ‘Sentimental Blue’ is another blue cultivar that looks quite similar, but is more compact. This variety grows to a maximum of 18 inches tall, but usually stays on the shorter side – perfect for filling in gaps in your garden beds.
Balloon flower 'Sentimental Blue' Plant Care & Growing …
WEBHow to grow Balloon flower 'Sentimental Blue' (Platycodon grandiflorus) in Your Garden: Information and care instructions on how to plant, grow, and harvest Balloon flower 'Sentimental Blue' in containers, raised beds and outdoor gardens.
Characteristics And Care Tips For Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower
WEBJan 1, 2024 · Learn about the vivid blue color, balloon-like flower shape, and long blooming period of the sentimental blue balloon flower. Discover tips on growing, care, and propagation methods, as well as the benefits and common companion plants …
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower - Monrovia
WEBA dwarf selection with whimsical flower buds shaped like hot air balloons that open to large, blue flowers with purple veins. Blooms throughout summer. Easy and charming color for the front of a border, or as an accent in containers or rock gardens.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - Garden Lovers Club
WEBKomachi – These are a variety that are only purple or blue, and the blooms never leave the fluffy balloon shape that the plant is named after. Sentimental Blue – This is a smaller variation of the plant that is typically only about six inches tall.
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.