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Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form]
Also Known As
- Balloon Flower
- Dwarf Blue Balloon Flower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form] plant details
Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form]
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: campanulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form]
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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Gardening facts about Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form] plant
How to Grow Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- blue
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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See other plant types of Platycodon for your garden
aka Platycodon grandiflora 'Sentimental Blue', Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mareisii', Dwarf Balloon Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-30"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Platycodon grandiflora 'Sissy Pink', Sissy Pink Balloon Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Platycodon 'Astra Double Blue', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Double Blue', Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower, Astra Double Blue Chinese Bellflower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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