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Balloon Flower

Highly ornamental buds resembling small balloons open to gorgeous star-shaped flowers. Strong stems are upright and rarely need to be staked. Removing faded flowers encourages new blooms. Ideal as a cut flower for summer arrangements. Low-growing dwarf and tall, upright varieties available.

Companion Plants

Daylily

Shasta Daisy

Yarrow

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Balloon Flower

  • Botanical name

    Platycodon

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    8-36in (20-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Varies

  • Feed

    Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer

  • Water

    Water weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms to extend flowering.

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