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Also Known As

  • Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mareisii'
  • Dwarf Balloon Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-30"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' plant details

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long lived sweet perennial – 14" compact mound of light green leaves topped by loads of deep, true blue inflated balloons that open to five petaled stars – Sun and decent soil with summer water – Easy – Deadhead for maximum flower production – totally disappears in winter so mark location!
Balloon flower is for those of us that love the tall lavender blue campanulas of spring and just hate to see them go, this trouble free, long-lived stalwart of summer gardens brings the same tall wands of lavender blue, but in a richer violet blue more suited to the warmer and brighter colors of summer. The dusty blue buds swell into a balloon and then open into deep-throated stars, late in the day closing to be replaced by another the next day. Deadheading is a must, but not a chore, I, for one, can’t resist the satisfying “pop” as the faded flowers separate from the stem. The glossy dark green leaves turn a wonderful yellow in fall, adding another season of interest. If your plants get too tall and need corralling, try pinching the stems once in mid spring for more compact branching growth. As they are late to emerge in spring, they make great companions for spring bulbs and some spring blooming annuals like nemophila that have their early show and then fade.

Gardening facts about Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' plant

How to Grow Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
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