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Available for purchase are 15 seeds from my blue Balloon Flower, MARIESII. This is a beautiful perennial, growing an average 2' to 3' high. They bloom a long season from mid through late summer with blue balloon-shaped buds openning to a large 5-point star flower. Dead-head for repeated blooming. The green foliage turns a golden yellow in fall. These are a must for every perennial garden, as they are long-blooming and stay where planted. They are beautiful! They thrive well in poor, well-drained soil. I do not need to water mine, they are very drought tolerant, although they prefer moisture. They emerge late in the spring, so tag the area where you plant them. Tall plants may need staking. They are reliable bloomers and reproduce well, giving you years of enjoyment. They are very hardy and very little care is needed. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden. You will appreciate my motto!
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Platycodon
Species: grandiflorus
Synonym:Campanula glauca
Synonym:Platycodon glaucus
Synonym:Campanula grandiflora
Category:
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
to
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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