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Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Pop Star™ Blue'
Balloon Flower
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Huge fun balloon-shaped buds pop into star-shaped blue flowers. The plant stays compact and blooms through the summer.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower need?
Moderate water use.
Will Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.