Description
Compact and reliable, the Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is ideal for Massachusetts gardeners looking to add summer-long color. This dwarf variety forms balloon-shaped buds that burst into rich violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers with darker veins. Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower blooms profusely from early to late summer, creating a vivid display when massed in borders or rock gardens.
With its fine texture and upright spreading habit, the Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is perfect for small spaces, edging, or container planting. This low-maintenance perennial is best tidied up in early spring and requires minimal care throughout the season. It’s a resilient, colorful addition to any New England garden.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Color: blue
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: around twice a week
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (8″), width (6″)
Blooming Season: early – late summer
Growth Rate: medium
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