- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Inches
- Mature Spread 6 - 8 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
The beautiful blue blooms of the Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower are very showy and will be the center of attention once they burst into bloom. Star-shaped flowers have petals that come to a point. The densely spaced flowers completely cover the plant while in bloom for an intense burst of color. The Platycodon grandiflorus has dark green foliage.
The Balloon Flower is a fast-growing plant with a compact, mounded form. Feature this plant in beds, mass plantings, or borders. The blue blooms look amazing against the hardscape of a rock garden. The easy-to-grow Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower also makes an excellent container plant, so you can display this stunner on a table or in a window box and admire the flowers up close. Grow this plant as a perennial in zones 3 through 9.
Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower Care
Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower will grow very fast with the proper care. Plant in an area that receives full to partial sun and water when the top couple of inches of soil dries out. Use rich, moist soil that allows excess moisture to drain.
Fertilize each spring using balanced plant food. This beauty is a herbaceous perennial, so trim back all of the growth after the first frost.
Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower Spacing
Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower is a compact perennial that will only reach 6 to 8 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide. Balloon Flower plants can be spaced 10 to 12 inches apart.
Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Blue |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS POP STAR `BLUE` |
- SKU:
- 1010903-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
