Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue'

Also Known As

Hakone Double Blue Balloon Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue' plant details

Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hakone Double Blue Balloon Flower. This is a very tough perennial and won't freeze out here in the Northwest - Sue grew it in Vermont. This is a selection with starry big double blue flowers opening from that classic inflated flower bud. Long bloom period and always fun.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Well behaved clumping perennial sends up stems 15-24” tall in late spring bursting with inflated violet blue balloons in summer that open into double, outward facing bells. We trim ours down a bit in May to avoid staking. Best grown in organic, well-drained loamy soil that is kept fairly moist in full sun. Deadheading prolongs flowering. Once established they resent disturbance. Deer and critter resistant. Mark locations as they completely disappear in winter. Long lived.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue' plant

How to Grow Platycodon grandiflora 'Hakone Double Blue'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous