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By Amy


Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower))
  • Photo posted on 14 Sep, 2008
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Platycodon grandiflora



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PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter
 

Very Pretty love the deep violet in the centre., looks a little like a larger version of campanula, any relation and is it hardy?

14 Sep, 2008

amy
Amy
 

It is related to the campanula PP and it is hardy , but as it is new to me we will see after the winter LOL

14 Sep, 2008

terratoonie
Terratoonie
 

Slugs chew any campanula I try to grow.
Any suggestions, please!

15 Sep, 2008

flcrazy
Flcrazy
 

One of my garden favorites, and an excellent performer for me. Great close-up.

21 Sep, 2008



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