Platycodon grandiflorus 'Hakone Double Blue'
Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Double Blue' - Balloon Flower from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Long-lived perennial, Lance-shaped, green leaves
- Bright blue, double flowers
- Unopened buds resemble small balloons
- Excellent for rock gardens and cutting gardens
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and rich, medium moisture, well drained soil Deadheading prolongs blooming, Plants are slow to emerge in spring Trim plants by 1/2 in late spring to avoid staking Very easy to grow, Provide supplemental water during long periods of drought
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained