Pop Star Blue Balloon Flower is a dwarf clump-forming perennial with toothed green foliage. The flower buds puff up like balloons before opening to large violet blue flowers that bloom throughout summer. Grows best with rich, loamy well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
China, Japan, Korea and Siberia |
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Height: |
0.5' - 0.75' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
0.75' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. As the root system is delicate, it is best to not transplant the plant after it has established. Root rot may occur in overly moist soils. Watch for slugs and snails.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Blanket Flower, Yarrow
IMAGE: Photoset by Penn State Flower Trials, Platycodon Pop Star™ 'Blue (seed)'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
