Big Blue Balloons Keep Their Puffy Bud Form!
Like umbrellas seen from above, these fascinating blooms are puffed up, evenly creased, and absolutely gorgeous!
Genus: Platycodon
Species: grandiflorus
Variety: Komachi
Item Form: (P) Pkt of 25 seeds
Zone: 4 – 9
Bloom Start to End: Mid Summer – Early Fall
Habit: Compact
Seeds Per Pack: 25
Plant Height: 18 in
Bloom Size: 2 in
Additional Characteristics: Flower
Bloom Color: Blue
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
Uses: Border, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor
The most exotic Balloon Flower yet, Komachi resembles a mass of blue umbrellas seen from above, something like Renoir’s famous painting Les Parapluies. They look for all the world like huge, unopened buds, with neatly-drawn seams around each petal and a puffed-up, light-as-air form. The compact plants reach 18 inches tall in the garden, sporting a mixture of small green balloons and larger blue at the same time. An eye-catching and beautiful display!
As colorful as an annual, Platycodon is actually quite hardy and long-lived, increasing the length of its bloomtime for several years after becoming established in the garden. Excellent for garden or vase, they flourish in the sunny garden. Pkt is 25 seeds.
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