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
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
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
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Platycodon
Common Name: Balloon Flower
Clump-forming perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, blue-green leaves. Balloon-shaped flower buds open to star-shaped flowers in a variety of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white. Blooms early to late summer. Great for rock gardens, borders and containers.