Platycodon grandiflorus 'Pop Star‚Ñ¢ Blue'
$19.95 / 1G
Balloon Flower ·
Description
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Pop Star‚Ñ¢ Blue', commonly known as Balloon Flower, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its deep blue flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 1–2 feet tall and 1–1.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is China, Korea, Japan, Russia. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and small groups. It has a moderate growth rate and generally requires little routine maintenance.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Blue flowers mid-summer; matures about 1 - 3 ft tall
| Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' | |
| Balloon Flower | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| China, Korea, Japan, Russia | |
| Yes |
| Full Sun | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Blue | |
| Butterflies | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright |