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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fairy Snow’
Dwarf Balloon Flower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.425.200
Balloon Flowers are summer-flowering cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. Plants form a compact mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that pop open into white stars, with dark-blue line down the middle of each petal. This dwarf selection is great for edging, also nice in containers. 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. Long-lived, but dislikes being moved once established.
Further details for Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fairy Snow’
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Appearance and Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
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Flower Colour Deep Blue White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Edging
Height 20-30 cm 8-12 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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