Balloon Flower. A compact clump-forming perennial with bluish green leaves and clusters of blue or white flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Hakone’
A compact clump-forming perennial with bluish green leaves and clusters of blue or white flowers.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Platycodon  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflorus  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Hakone'  | 
		
| Common Name | Balloon Flower  | 
		
| Flower Colour | blue, white  | 
		
| Soil | Light  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 60cm  | 
		
| Family | Campanulaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 30cm  | 
		
| 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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