Platycodon grandiflorus 'Nanus' (Dwarf Balloon Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyCampanulaceae
GenusPlatycodon
Speciesgrandiflorus
Cultivar'Nanus'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-30
Height0.3 - 0.5 m
Spread0.3 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA clump-forming perennial.
ShapeClumping.
CultivationGrow in moist, organically-rich soil under full sun to partial shade.
PestsSlugs and snails. Root rot in overly wet soils.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThin yet robust flower stems can grow as high as 0.9 m in its natural habitat.
Leaf DescriptionNon-showy, simple, ovate to lance-shaped serrated leaves that grow up to 4 cm long.
Flower DescriptionSolitary 5-petaled blooms, petals are pinnate.
Colour DescriptionViolet purple blooms amidst medium green foliage and stems.
Texture DescriptionSmooth yet leathery.

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