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Platycodon grandiflorum (JACQ.) A. DC. (balloon flower)

German: BallonblumeCzech: boubelík větší
Genus:  PlatycodonFamily:  Campanulaceae,
Mature Height: 0.80 mBloom in:    VII, VIII,
Flower Colour:    blueSoil Preferred:  neutral, sand,
Light Required:  full sunpart shade 
Other Attributes:  perennial, opposite leaves, lanceolate, ovate, leaf margin incised, fruit - capsule, bed plant, attractive flowers,
Photo: Platycodon grandiflorum, balloon flower, Platycodon
Platycodon grandiflorum   balloon flower flowers

Platycodon grandiflorum

balloon flower

flowers
Platycodon grandiflorum   balloon flower fruits

Platycodon grandiflorum

balloon flower

fruits
Plants of Genus Platycodon:
01) Platycodon grandiflorum (JACQ.) A. DC. (balloon flower), Ger: Ballonblume, Czech: boubelík větší

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Balloon Flower-50 Seeds, 175 mg-Platycodon-Perennial
Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflora Medicinal 1-3 ft. Hardy Perennial Known in Chinese medicine as Jie-Geng, these mid-to-late summer, vibrant, star-shaped, blue-violet blooms have traditionally been used to treat sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, chest pain, and tonsillitis. Easy to grow and care for. Zones 3-9. Planting Depth: Surface Soil Temp. for Germ.: 65-70 F Days to Germ.: 14-28 Plant Spacing: 12-18apart Days to Maturity: Perennial Full/Moderate Sun Moderate Water/Drought Tolerant 50 Seeds, 175 mg ...
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Organic Balloon Flower - 150 Seeds - Platycodon
Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflora Medicinal 1-3 ft. Hardy Perennial Known in Chinese medicine as Jie-Geng, these mid-to-late summer, vibrant, star-shaped, blue-violet blooms have traditionally been used to treat sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, chest pain, and tonsillitis. Easy to grow and care for. Zones 3-9. Planting Depth: Surface Soil Temp. for Germ.: 65-70 F Days to Germ.: 14-28 Plant Spacing: 12-18apart Days to Maturity: Perennial Full/Moderate Sun Moderate Water/Drought Tolerant Pack weight .140gms ~ 150 seeds ...
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Party Popper Balloon Flower 50 Seeds - Perennial
How about something rather different and very special for summer beds and patio pots! The intriguing balloon-like buds open to reveal star shaped flowers in white, blue and a rare pink. They are low enough to make perfect edging plants too. Many people grow this wonderful plant as an annual. We have been successful in overwintering it in zone 5 as a perennial. Grows 6 tall. Proper name: Platycodon ...
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Double Blue Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 4 Plants
PLATYCODON : These balloon-shaped flowering plants are very easy to grow! Some varieties may need staking for support. Medium height plants produce sizeable blooms that start out as puffy buds that then open up into large flat five-petaled flowers. The most common color is a nice mid-blue, but there are also varieties with pink, rose or white blooms. Once established, Platycodon blooms early to mid-summer. Balloon Flower Double Blue (Platycodon grandiflorus Double Blue) Lovely, double-flowered version of the longtime favorite. Great for the front of the border or for cutting! This Floriferous Dwarf has 3-inch Blooms on 20-inch Plants! Flowers are rich blue with darker blue veining. Double Blue does not disappoint--its star-shaped rich blue blooms have a darker veining and fresh green foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom. Ideal for the front of the border, it is also very heat-tolerant, extending its bloom through the dog days of summer! As colorful as an annual, Plat ...
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Double White Balloon Flower - 8 Plants - Platycodon
PLATYCODON : These balloon-shaped flowering plants are very easy to grow! Some varieties may need staking for support. Medium height plants produce sizeable blooms that start out as puffy buds that then open up into large flat five-petaled flowers. The most common color is a nice mid-blue, but there are also varieties with pink, rose or white blooms. Once established, Platycodon blooms early to mid-summer. Double White : Long-lived, low maintenance plants with a clump forming habit & blue-green foliage. Large 5-lobed, terminal flowers with inflated buds. White, semi-double flowers. ...
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Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 8 Plants
PLATYCODON : These balloon-shaped flowering plants are very easy to grow! Some varieties may need staking for support. Medium height plants produce sizeable blooms that start out as puffy buds that then open up into large flat five-petaled flowers. The most common color is a nice mid-blue, but there are also varieties with pink, rose or white blooms. Once established, Platycodon blooms early to mid-summer. Balloon Flower Sentimental Blue (Platycodon grandiflorus) Great for the front of the border or for cutting! This Floriferous Dwarf has 3-inch Blooms on 6-inch Plants! Flowers are rich blue with darker blue veining. A breeding breakthrough, this dwarf strain retains the big blooms of its taller cousins with a compact, neat habit no more than 6 inches tall! Big blooms on small plants are most gardeners joy, and Sentimental Blue does not disappoint--its star-shaped rich blue blooms have a darker veining and fresh green foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom. Ideal for t ...
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Double Blue Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 25 Plants
PLATYCODON : These balloon-shaped flowering plants are very easy to grow! Some varieties may need staking for support. Medium height plants produce sizeable blooms that start out as puffy buds that then open up into large flat five-petaled flowers. The most common color is a nice mid-blue, but there are also varieties with pink, rose or white blooms. Once established, Platycodon blooms early to mid-summer. Balloon Flower Double Blue (Platycodon grandiflorus Double Blue) Lovely, double-flowered version of the longtime favorite. Great for the front of the border or for cutting! This Floriferous Dwarf has 3-inch Blooms on 20-inch Plants! Flowers are rich blue with darker blue veining. Double Blue does not disappoint--its star-shaped rich blue blooms have a darker veining and fresh green foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom. Ideal for the front of the border, it is also very heat-tolerant, extending its bloom through the dog days of summer! As colorful as an annual, Plat ...
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Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower -Platycodon - 25 Plants
PLATYCODON : These balloon-shaped flowering plants are very easy to grow! Some varieties may need staking for support. Medium height plants produce sizeable blooms that start out as puffy buds that then open up into large flat five-petaled flowers. The most common color is a nice mid-blue, but there are also varieties with pink, rose or white blooms. Once established, Platycodon blooms early to mid-summer. Balloon Flower Sentimental Blue (Platycodon grandiflorus) Great for the front of the border or for cutting! This Floriferous Dwarf has 3-inch Blooms on 6-inch Plants! Flowers are rich blue with darker blue veining. A breeding breakthrough, this dwarf strain retains the big blooms of its taller cousins with a compact, neat habit no more than 6 inches tall! Big blooms on small plants are most gardeners joy, and Sentimental Blue does not disappoint--its star-shaped rich blue blooms have a darker veining and fresh green foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom. Ideal for t ...
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