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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’
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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’
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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’


Dwarf Balloon Flower

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.425.700


Balloon Flowers are summer-flowering cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. Plants form a mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped blue blossoms. This dwarf selection is great for edging the border, rock gardens or in mixed containers. Nice for cutting. Because they come up very late in the spring, consider planting tulips or daffodils beside the clump to mark the location. Division is seldom necessary, and not always very successful because of the carrot-like root.

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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
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Soil pH
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Care Level 		Flower Colour
Blooming Time
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Plant Uses & Characteristics
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  
Growth Rate
  
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.