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Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus
Common name / variety - Balloon Flower / Sentimental Blue
Flowering period - Blooms in mid to late summer.
Height - Grows 6" to 8" tall (15 - 20 cm).
How to grow - Plant in sun to part shade.
Features - These old fashioned favorites are sure to attract attention.
Showy, compact selection becomes covered with colorful blooms.
Soil - Best in organic-rich, well drained soil.
Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm).
Tips - Keep soil moist, watering freely indry weather.
Remove faded blooms.
Uses - Perfectly sized for rock gardens and broder fronts.
Provides long lasting cut flowers.
Hardiness - Zones 4 to 9.
height space sun / part sun
8"
12"
Sun / part sun
Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information
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