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

Garden

Rock Garden

Deer Resistant

Partial Sun

Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in well drained soil Deadheading prolongs blooming Trim plants by 1/2 in late spring to avoid staking Very easy to grow; Disease free
Height: 12-18 in
Spacing: 15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water