Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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Balloon Flower - Platycodon grandiflorus

Reliable perennial emerges late in spring and blooms all summer.
Height 30 - 36" (75 - 90 cm).
Best in moist, well-drained soil.
Provides good summer color in border  or as accent.
Bell-shaped flowers open from inflated balloon-like buds.


Photo Location:  Home Garden

Resource: 

Pictorial Guide to Perennials  © 1996  (Perennials)
Merchants Publishing Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan



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2 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Stunning beauty. Are these different shots at different times?

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  2. Walk With Father NatureJune 26, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Santiago:

    These photographs are taken over a three-day period. I especially like the ones shot shortly after a gentle rain.

    Thanks for your loyalty to WWFN. Wish I had more viewers like you.

    Gracias,

    Ricardo

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