Description
Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fuji Blue’
Common Name: Balloon Flower – Rich violet-blue flowers that appear in mid to late summer
Zone: 3–8
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size: 18–24 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide
Description:
Platycodon ‘Fuji Blue’, commonly known as Balloon Flower, is a charming and reliable perennial. It gets its name from its balloon-like flower buds. They puff up before opening into star-shaped blooms. ‘Fuji Blue’ features rich violet-blue flowers that appear in mid to late summer above a mound of green, lance-shaped foliage.
Compact and easy to grow, it’s ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Once established, it’s drought tolerant and low maintenance. Deadhead to prolong blooming, and allow plants to establish undisturbed, as they do not like being moved.
Ornamental Features:
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Unique Balloon-Shaped Buds
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Deep Blue, Star-Like Flowers
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Long Bloom Period
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Excellent in Borders and Containers
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Attracts Pollinators
Landscape Features:
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Drought Tolerant Once Established
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Deer and Rabbit Resistant
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Low Maintenance
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Great for Rock Gardens, Edging, and Small Spaces
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Best Left Undisturbed After Planting
