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Common
name: "Balloon Flower"
Latin name: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12" - 24"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Balloon like
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
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Pictured: P.
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, compost rich, moist,
well drained soil. Space new container grown plants 18" -
24" apart. "Balloon Flowers" are quite unique...
the flower bud is puffy and somewhat pressurized, which actually
'Pops" open. Flowers are excellent for cutting.
Propagation:
Seed can be planted directly in the ground once danger of frost
has passed. For quicker growth... purchase pre-started plants at
your local Garden Center. Once established "Balloon
Flower" can be divided late spring to early summer.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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