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Gerald L. Klingaman
(Balloon Flower)
Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. The blue, violet, white, or purple bell-shaped flowers (and their bloated buds) appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. The stems bleed a milky sap when cut. The rootstock is thick and fleshy. Many cultivars – chosen for their color or form – are available, including double-flowered and dwarf selections.
For best growth, plant...
(Balloon Flower)
Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to China and Manchuria. Plants in the Apoyama Group are dwarf, attaining about a third the height of most other forms of balloon flower. The full-size, bell-shaped flowers (and their bloated buds) appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. Violet-, white-, purple-, and blue-flowered selections are available, some of them sold as seed. The stems bleed...
Jessie Keith
(Astra Blue Balloon Flower, Balloon Flower)
Balloon flower is an herbaceous perennial that is named for its large, unopened, balloon-shaped flower buds. The cultivar ‘Astra Blue’ is a uniform dwarf that flowers profusely. From midsummer to fall, many broad, bell-shaped flowers of violet-blue appear. These contrast nicely with its slightly blue-green foliage and are highly attractive to bees.
> For best growth, plant this perennial in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It makes a fine addition to mixed borders and perennial...
James H. Schutte
(Astra Pink Balloon Flower, Balloon Flower)
Balloon flower is an herbaceous perennial that is named for its large, balloon-shaped flower buds. The cultivar ‘Astra Pink’ is a uniform dwarf that blooms profusely. From midsummer to fall, many broad, bell-shaped flowers of clear pale pink appear. These are highly attractive to bees.
For best growth, plant this perennial in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It makes a fine addition to mixed borders and perennial plantings. Dwarf cultivars are well-suited to container plantings....
Ball® Horticultural Company
(Astra Balloon Flower)
Balloon flowers in the Astra series have compact, uniform habits and flower heavily. These herbaceous perennials are named for their inflated flower buds which open to large, gaping bell-shaped flowers that may be violet-blue, white or pink, depending on the selection. These appear through summer and are highly attractive to bees.
For best growth, plant these perennials in full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. Plants emerge late in spring so it is best to mark their place. Deadhead...
(Astra White Balloon Flower, Balloon Flower)
Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped flowers, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. Plants in the Astra Series are dwarf and floriferous, attaining about a third the height of most other forms of balloon flower. The full-size white flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Astra White' appear through summer atop short stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. The stems bleed a milky sap when cut. The rootstock...
(Balloon Flower, Fairy Snow Balloon Flower)
Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped flowers, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. Plants in the Apoyama Group are dwarf, attaining about a third the height of most other forms of balloon flower. The full-size, white, blue-veined flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Fairy Snow' appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. The stems bleed a milky sap when cut. The rootstock is...
(Balloon Flower, Fuji Blue Balloon Flower)
Named for its curious and ornamental inflated flower buds that open to large bell-shaped blooms, balloon flower is an upright herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. The Fuji Series is a tall seed-grown strain of balloon flowers that are excellent for cutting. The violet-blue flowers (and their bloated buds) of 'Fuji Blue' appear through summer atop stems clad with paired or whorled blue-green leaves. Severed stems bleed a milky sap. The rootstock is thick and fleshy.
For best growth, plant...
