FREE: Balloon Flower ✽ MARIESII ✽ 15 Seeds ✽ Organic

The listing, Balloon Flower ✽ MARIESII ✽ 15 Seeds ✽ Organic has ended.

This is a beautiful perennial, growing an average 2' to 3' high. They bloom a long season from mid through late summer with blue balloon-shaped buds openning to a large 5-point star flower. Dead-head for repeated blooming. The green foliage turns a golden yellow in fall. These are a must for every perennial garden, as they are long-blooming and stay where planted. They are beautiful! They thrive well in poor, well-drained soil. I do not need to water mine, they are very drought tolerant, although they prefer moisture. They emerge late in the spring, so tag the area where you plant them. Tall plants may need staking. They are reliable bloomers and reproduce well, giving you years of enjoyment. They are very hardy and very little care is needed. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden. You will appreciate my motto!

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Platycodon
Species: grandiflorus
Synonym:Campanula glauca

Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
to
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

This Auction: You will be receiving 15 seeds from my
garden. They will be sent First Class mail. I am happy to say that my seeds tested 99-100% germination within 2 weeks at a temp of 65°F in the spring of 2012. Excellent for beginners!

Propagation Method: From seed, sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 3-5 seeds per pot. About 10 days before the last spring frost, begin hardening the plants to the outdoors. Transplant your plants to a sunny location.