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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' (dwarf balloon flower) bears showy, medium violet, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.