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Common Name:
'Balloon Flower'
Botanical Name :
Platycodon
grandiflorus 'Sentimental
Blue'
Sorry, Sold Out for 2008
Very compact form of balloon flower only growing 6-8"
tall. A perfect choice if you are planning a cottage garden as this is an
old-fashioned favorite with timeless appeal. Erect stems carry sharp
toothed foliage. The balloon-like flower buds of blue, burst open into
solitary 2" blooms with 5 pointed lobes. Flowers are long-lasting when cut
and this perennial is a good choice for borders, beds or rock gardens.
Emerges late in the spring, so be sure to mark them to avoid damage while
weeding. Thrives on full sun in cool climates, but will need protection
from afternoon sunlight in the warm zones. Cut faded flowers to encourage
further blooming. May be difficult to divide so try propagating by
cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer. Grows slightly best in acidic,
well-drained soil.
Matures 6-8" tall x 15-18" wide. Hardy to
Zone 3. |
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Tel: 207 - 785 - 4385
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Driving directions: Centrally located on Rt. 17 in Union, Maine
between Rt. 131N and North Union Rd. in western Knox county. |
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Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00pm |
