Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' - Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower - Shipped
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is a small clump-forming perennial with toothed blue-green foliage. The flower buds puff up like balloons before opening to upward-facing rich blue flowers that bloom throughout summer. Grows best with rich, loamy well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.5' -1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. As the root system is delicate, it is best to not transplant the plant after it has established. Root rot may occur in overly moist soils. Watch for slugs and snails.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Blanket Flower, Yarrow
IMAGE: Photo by F. D. Richards, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue', 2017