Unfortunately, the flowering time of the balloon flower is relatively short, but the flowers, which can be up to 10 cm in size, can hardly be overlooked. The lover of this extraordinary plant also needs a little patience, because the balloon flower only blooms in midsummer.
The balloon flower is a classic summer bloomer
Protect the hardy balloon flower from cold winds and too much rain, and it will open its balloon-like buds in July and August into bell-shaped flowers, mostly beautiful shades of blue.
Extend the flowering period
With good care and sufficient sunlight, the balloon flower will bloom profusely. If you also regularly cut off the withered flowers, then the plant will not put any effort into forming seeds. Instead, she produces new flowers for you to enjoy.
The essentials in brief:
- Flowering period July - August
- pour well
- Cut off wilted flowers regularly
tips
In direct sunlight, the balloon flower requires a relatively large amount of water during flowering.