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Blue Balloon Flower Seeds



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Blue Balloon Flower Seeds

Blue Balloon Flower, also known as Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower, is native to East Asia, such as China, Korea, Japan, and East Siberia.

The root of the Balloon Flower is used extensively in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of coughs and colds. In Korea the plant is known as "doraji" and its root, either dried or fresh, is a popular ingredient in salads and traditional cuisine.

The Blue Balloon Flower is also a popular ornamental flower for any garden. The Balloon Flower is an attractive perennial with glossy green foliage and unique balloon shaped buds opening to star shaped flowers. Cut Balloon Flowers make an excellent addition to flower arrangements. They also make very nice border plants. If you are thinking of vertical gardening, plan on some balloon flowers.

It is a hardy plant and requires little care!

Also available: Pink Balloon Flower Seeds
Additional Details
  • Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
  • Genus: Platycodon (plat-ee-KO-don)
  • Species: grandiflorus (gran-dih-FLOR-us)
  • Cultivar: Mariesii
  • AKA: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii', Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower
  • Category: Perennials
  • Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm), 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
  • Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
  • Germination Time: 10-20 days. Requires sunlight to germinate- do not cover the seeds with soil.
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Foliage: Good Fall Color
  • Soil Requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
  • Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball. From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse. Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked.
  • Other Details:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

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