Fancy seeing hot air balloons in your garden?!
This "Sentimental Blue" Japanese Bellflowers as it is commonly known,
captured my heart when I walked into the nursery.
And I knew instantly that I gotta have it!!
Revealing another 'balloon' inside as it slowly puffs out its first layer of petals.
And taking its time to open the rest of it.
Just love its lavender blue color.
And bell shaped flowers fit for fairies :)
Tolerates both sun and shade.
This beauty is definitely for keeps.
In any garden.
In any garden.
Have a good week everyone.
Take care :)
Take care :)
Wow, this is a truly beautiful flower. Lovely shape and colour, a delight to grow.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen!
DeleteYou should grow it and let it spread like a border.
I bet your garden will be the center of admiration by many :)
I've planted it before and it died :( so, that was the end of its story. Now, I'll only grow plants that can stand much neglect.
ReplyDeleteGood thinking! Guess what? I'm having the same approach now for my garden, only the strongest stays. You can just imagine the 'vitamins' I'm feeding them with :)
DeleteI have platycodon in my garden. It winters well, under the snow. Blooms in July with white bells. But your...oh, is double and tender-blue color... Wonderful,Ash!
ReplyDeleteWow! It can survive winter?! It comes in single petals too?
DeleteNever knew one same plant can behave differently elsewhere.
That's the beauty of Mother Nature, full of surprises :)
Wonderful flower and fabulous images, Ash.
ReplyDeleteTruly a magical flower: O)
Greetings from Denmark,
Dorthe
Hi Dorthe! It sure is an awesome flower.
DeleteGlad you love the photos too, thanks! :)
Gorgeous photos Ash, my favourites are #4 and #5 showing how the flower unfolds. Such a peaceful colour too.
ReplyDeleteI thought the color was one of a kind Rosemary, it stood out among the rest of the flowers in the nursery. And I agree with you, every unfolding petals are truly magical to see :)
DeleteDefinitely a must have. Very pretty.
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