Common Name: Double Blue Balloon Flower
Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus Astra Double Blue
Double Balloon Flower
Photo of Double Balloon Flower submitted by: boo
Height: 24 -30 inches
Width: 24 inches
Light: Full Sun - Part Shade
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Flower Color: Bright Blue
Foliage Color: Green
Soil: Average
Zones: 3 - 7
Special Features
Balloon flowers can bloom the first year from seed but the second year will be even more colorful. Every year this plant seems to get better. Before blooming the buds swell to balloon like shape and then open to 3 inch blue flowers. Balloon Flowers are a must in a blue garden design and they also make wonderful cut flowers.
How Difficult To Grow? Balloon Flowers are easy to grow. You can even start them from seed.