Platycodon grandiflorus 'Double Blue'

Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower

Family: Campanulaceae Bellflower


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, specimen
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect