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.
Additional information
| Generic | Platycodon |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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