Balloon Flower. A compact clump-forming perennial with bluish green leaves and clusters of soft blue flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Platycodon grandiflorus mariesii
A compact clump-forming perennial with bluish green leaves and clusters of soft blue flowers.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Platycodon |
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Species | grandiflorus |
Varietry | mariesii |
Common Name | Balloon Flower |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Campanulaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, blue |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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