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Garden Express :: Perennials :: Balloon Flower
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Balloon flower or 'Chinese Bell Flower' is a lovely long flowering perennial for a summer border or amongst shrubs and annuals.
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Balloon Flower Dwarf Astra White
Code: BFLDAW
Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon Flower Dwarf Astra White has long lasting, star-shaped, large white blooms. Only the foliage is dwarf, the blooms are as large and as tall as full sized cultivars. Prefers a full sun position, and flowers in summer.
Grows 20cm wide x 20cm high.
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Dormant bare rooted plant |
Price: $6.00
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Sudden Impact for Roses
Code: NSIFRO3
Sudden Impact for roses is a slow release organic based fertiliser. It has been specifically developed for established roses, and is the very best you can use. It is suitable for almost all flowering and fruiting plants, not just roses.
Recommended and endorsed by the Rose Societies of South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the South West Rose Group of Western Australia.
300g tub $7.50ea or
1kg tub $15.00ea
Price: $7.50
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Balloon Flower Dwarf Astra Blue
Code: BFLDAB
Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon Flower Dwarf Astra Blue has long lasting, star-shaped, large blue blooms. Only the foliage is dwarf, the blooms are as large and as tall as full sized cultivars. Prefers a full sun position, and flowers in summer.
Grows 20cm wide x 20cm high.
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Dormant bare rooted plant |
Price: $6.00
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Planting and Growing Balloon Flowers |
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Common name: Balloon flower
Botanical name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Family: Campanulaceae
Flowering season: Summer.
Plant size: Tall - 60cm high x 20cm wide; Dwarf - 20cm high x 20cm wide.
Planting density: 20- 25cm apart.
Multiplication speed: Spreads slowly (best left undisturbed).
Preferred aspect: Sun or filtered sun (protect from hot afternoon sun).
Plant uses: Borders, mixed perennial beds, cut flowers.
Likes: Mulch protection from frosts.
Dislikes: Water logging.
Watering: Plants should be kept well watered during dry weather.
Fertilising: Well rotted animal manure, blood and bone, or a complete fertiliser should be worked through the soil before planting.
Lifting and storage: Plants can be lifted late autumn or during winter. Store in a moist peat moss if unable to replant immediately. Plants are best not divided.
Pests: Watch for snails and slugs. If thrip attack, spray with an insecticide as necessary.
Tips: Plants may require some support if exposed to strong winds. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Preferred climate zones: Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical
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