This is the Dwarf Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Blue', I happened to notice that one of the flowers has only 3 petals, whereas the rest have 4. I wonder if it's a sign of good luck, similar to a 4 leaf clover? It is growing along the east side of a small shed, and the flowers seem to turn towards it. I suspect that it might be to face the heat radiating off the wall, so I might relocate it to a new spot.
And here is a new addition, the purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea. It's currently in a pot, being moved from spot to spot trying to find the right location before planting.
Your Pink Beauty is a nice looking potentilla. It's a nice soft shade, and the foliage looks healthy. I'm not sure why landscapers are locked into using the yellow ones so much.
ReplyDeleteI really like your Platycodon. You've showed restraint in not popping that little bud on the right, yet. I've had Platycodon on my list for a while. Those little blue flowers are very attractive.
Hi NS, I really don't like the yellow ones, I don't know why they are used so often. The white ones are quite attractive, and there is a nice pale orange one available that is also much more interesting and softer than the yellow.
ReplyDeletePlatycodons are adorable, I don't pop the buds since I'm afraid of damaging the flowers. Also, I actually prefer the way they look when they're closed, it's no wonder they're called 'Balloon Flowers'.