Balloon Flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, 4in potted plants, Organic, GMO Free
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Name: Balloon Flower
Scientific Name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Parentage: Pegasus x Orange Bowl
Family: Campanulaceae
Herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves and blue flowers in late summer. A notable feature of the plant is the flower bud, which swells like a balloon before fully opening The five petals are fused together into a bell shape at the base, like its relatives, the campanulas. There are varieties with white, pink, and purple blooms in cultivation.
Facts:
Origination: East Asia
Recommended Uses: Ornamental
Height: 1-2 Feet tall (Dwarf varieties get no taller than 1 foot)
Hardiness: zones: The purple-blue varieties are the most commonly grown, but it also comes in white and shades of pink. 3-9
Flower Color: Purple-blue varieties are the most commonly grown, but it also comes in white and shades of pink.
Other Names: Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower
Growing Instructions:
Balloon flowers thrive in full sun, however, they will be fine in partial shade, especially if the shade comes later in the day.
Once established, balloon flowers won’t need a lot of watering. They can handle short periods of drought.
