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| Plant ID: | 453 |
| Latin Name: | Platycondon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' |
| Common: | Balloon Flower |
| Plant Type: | 10 |
| Height/Width: | 6-12in x 12-18in |
| Sun Pref: | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom Time: | Early summer |
| Notes: | This balloon flower cultivar is a dwarf selection that typically grows to only 6-12" tall. Features unique, puffy flower buds shaped like hot air balloons which open into 3" diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Oval, dentate leaves to 3" long. Blooms most of the summer. |
| Care: | Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Division and transplanting are possible but tricky because of the stringy root system, and it may be best to leave the plants undisturbed. Emerges late, so be careful not to damage. |
| pH: | 0 |
| Links | Platycondon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' |
| Qty | Purch Date | Price | Orig Price | Store | Planting Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/1/2006 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Originally by AC unit - moved to other balloon flowers |