Big Blue Balloons Keep Their Puffy Bud Form!
Balloon Flower Komachi
Compact plants reach 18 inches tall.
Like umbrellas seen from above, these fascinating blooms are puffed up, evenly creased, and absolutely gorgeous!
The most exotic Balloon Flower yet, Komachi resembles a mass of blue umbrellas seen from above, something like Renoir's famous painting Les Parapluies. They look for all the world like huge, unopened buds, with neatly-drawn seams around each petal and a puffed-up, light-as-air form. The compact plants reach 18 inches tall in the garden, sporting a mixture of small green balloons and larger blue at the same time. An eye-catching and beautiful display!
As colorful as an annual, Platycodon is actually quite hardy and long-lived, increasing the length of its bloomtime for several years after becoming established in the garden. Excellent for garden or vase, they flourish in the sunny garden. Pkt is 25 seeds.
| Genus | Platycodon |
| Species | grandiflorus |
| Variety | Komachi |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Compact |
| Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 18 in |
| Bloom Size | 2 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Flower |
| Bloom Color | Blue |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor |
