Platycodon, Balloon Flower 'Sentimental Blue'
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Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- July, August
Description
Dwarf form that blooms prolifically. Very compact habit, great for borders and rock gardens.
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Details
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower | Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Height: 8 inches
Spacing: 6 inches
Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Brand: Gertens
Description:
A sturdy dwarf variety with abundant balloon-shaped buds opening to a rich violet blue flower with darker viens; great for massing along the border
Ornamental Features
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower has masses of beautiful spikes of blue bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.
Landscape Attributes
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Common Family Name | Balloon Flower |
| Bloom or Harvest Time | July, August |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |