Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii Blue'
Balloon Flower
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
- Balloon bud opens to star-shaped flower
- Single, violet-blue flowers
- Compact, mounding habit
- Blooms mid-late summer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
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: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
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
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.