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 light, organically rich, medium moisture, well drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dividing and transplanting can be done but is difficult due to the fragile, fleshy root system of the plant. Deadheading prolongs bloom time, drought tolerant once established. Plants often emerge late in spring, taller plants may need staking.
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.