Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Balou Blue’
Dwarf Balloon Flower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.425.220
Balloon Flowers are summer-blooming cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. This selection forms a compact mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped single bright purple-blue blossoms. The short habit of this variety makes it an especially good choice for containers, rock gardens or for edging. Remove faded blooms to encourage fresh buds to form. Because they come up very late in the spring, consider planting tulips or daffodils beside the clump to mark the location. Division is seldom necessary, and not always very successful because of the carrot-like root. Blooms well right from the first year. Bred and introduced by Kieft Seeds of the Netherlands.
Further details for
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Balou Blue’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Blue
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Edging Massed
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 20-25 cm 8-10 inches
Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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