Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Blue' - Balloon Flower - Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Balloon Flower

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Blue'

  • Compact clumping habit
  • Bell-shaped flowers have five pointed lobes
  • Blue flowers form in small clusters
  • Narrow dark green leaves
  • Plant is late to emerge in the spring
  • Bloom Time: Early July to August
  • Flower Height: 45 cm
  • Foliage Height: 20 cm
  • Flower Size: 6 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
15-20 cm

SPREAD:
20-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Not easily transplanted once established. It is late to emerge in spring, so it is important to mark the crown areas to avoid damage during early cultivation. Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom time or prune back after flowering to maintain shape.  

Additional Notes about Balloon Flower:


The common name "balloon flower" refers to the buds, which swell like balloons before opening.