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Balloon flower 'Sentimental Blue'

Platycodon grandiflorus

Belonging to the Platycodon genus (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'), Sentimental Blue is a variety of Balloon flower. A perennial, Sentimental Blue is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches).

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Sentimental Blue Balloon flower is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Balloon flower 'Sentimental Blue'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sentimental Blue is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Sentimental Blue as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Sentimental Blue from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sentimental Blue about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sentimental Blue

As Sentimental Blue is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Sentimental Blue

Balloon flower 'Sentimental Blue' information

How long does Sentimental Blue take to grow?

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