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- When and how long does the balloon flower bloom?
- Extend the flowering period
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The balloon flower is a classic summer flower
When and how long does the balloon flower bloom?
The flowering time is unfortunately relatively short in the balloon flower, but the up to 10 cm tall flowers are hard to miss. A little patience is needed for the lover of this extraordinary plant, because the balloon flower blooms only in midsummer.
Protect the hardy balloon flower from the cold wind and too much rain, then it opens its balloon-like buds in July and August to bell-shaped flowers, mostly in beautiful shades of blue.
Extend the flowering period
With good care and sufficient sunlight, the balloon flower will bloom abundantly. In addition, cut off the withered flowers regularly, then the plant puts no force into the formation of seeds. Instead, it trains new flowers that you can enjoy.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
In direct sunlight, the balloon flower needs relatively much water during flowering.