October 11th, 2012: Balloon Flower 'Sentimental Blue' (Platycodon grandiflorus)

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 11, 2012

The Bloom of the Day for October 11th, 2012 was Balloon Flower 'Sentimental Blue' (Platycodon grandiflorus).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2012-10-11

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2012

thanks!

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Oct 11, 2012

Nice shot :)

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 11, 2012

Perfect shot, Allison.

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2012

Thank you.. hugs!!!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 11, 2012

Hugs back to you and the pups...and Randy!

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2012

;)

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 11, 2012

I love the buds on this one so much. Truly is a balloon flower. Such a pretty shot.

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2012

thank you Kell... they spread so much this year.. I found balloons all over

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 11, 2012

I love them for their loose form and how well they play with other plants like roses, Russian Sage, Echinacea, etc. I really would not want to be without them in the garden.

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Oct 11, 2012

Beautiful shot and love that vibrant color...you captured them well, Allison.

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2012

thank you Kin.. I love the short ones... no staking needed!!!

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Oct 11, 2012

Nice combo, Pirl. Simply gorgeous!

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Oct 11, 2012

These beautiful pics make me wish I had my garden to work in again... Oh well I'll just have fun viewing all your guys gardens. :)

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2012

until another day

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 11, 2012

Thanks, GGK.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 11, 2012

Lucky you, Allison!

I agree Pirl, you can't go wrong with blue in the mix. Nice photo too!

Hi Mr. Kin. I miss your great garden too!

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