Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'
(Balloon Flower)
Family - Campanulaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - 45cm
Width - 30cm
Location - The House Border
Description: A clump-forming, herbaceous Perennial with upright stems. Mid to dark green leaves are ovate in shape and have finely toothed margins. Round, balloon-like buds (hence the common name) open to rich purple, star-like flowers that are bell-shaped. Each Bloom has darker purple veining on the petals and a showy white centre. The flowers are held in small clusters atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late summer. Good for use as cut flowers.
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Flower:
Round, balloon-like buds open to star-like flowers that are bell-shaped. The flowers are a deep, rich shade of purple with darker veining on the petals and showy white centres. The flowers are held in small clusters atop upright stems and are produced in July and August.
Flower colour: Purple
Flower shape: Bell-shaped flowers held in small clusters
Flowering time: July, August
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are ovate in shape and have serrate margins. The leaves are held in rosettes at the base of the plant and Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate
Propagation:
Cuttings, division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.