Semi-Double Blue Balloon Flower
Perennial
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- Deer-resistant perennial!
- Long-lasting blooms.
- Perfect for containers, borders, and mass plantings.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 1' tall x .5' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Balloon flower
Zone: 3 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 1' X 0.5'
Flower color: Perriwinkle blue, purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Late spring-summer
Uses: Accent, Border, Container gardening, Edging, Cut flower, Massing, Rock garden, Small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: 1ft
Fertilizing: Typically not needed. Apply an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer in early spring if you have poor soil.
Winterizing: Apply 1-2 inches of mulch to protect plants over winter. Leave old stems be until spring to protect plant roots from winter damage.
Maintenance & pruning: Divide every 2-3 years in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the blooming period.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.