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Platycodon grandiflorus, Blue (Balloon Flower)
Platycodon grandiflorus, Blue (Balloon Flower)
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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Blue’ (Balloon Flower)
Approx. 50 seeds
A beautiful perennial with deep blue, balloon‑shaped buds that open into starry flowers through summer. Compact, reliable and long‑lived, it’s perfect for borders, pots and cutting. Easy to grow from seed and a lovely addition to cottage gardens. Spring sowings may produce a small first‑year flush of flowers. Late‑summer sowings will flower the following summer.
Key Information
- Sow: February–April or July–September
- Germination: 14–21 days
- Flowering: Summer (from year 2)
- Height: 40–60cm
- Spread: 30–40cm
- Hardiness: Hardy perennial
- Position: Sun or part shade; well‑drained soil
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