The balloon flower, also known as the Chinese Bellflower, is a pretty cool perennial and new to my yard. I purchased it at Creative Enterprises about a month ago. They are a non-profit organization that specializes in vocational rehabilitation and employment training for adults with disabilities in Lawrenceville. CE is a really great place to purchase plants - reasonably priced and very knowledgeable staff. Plus, they have a stinky pig that hangs out at the greenhouse - I think her name is Lucy.
Anyways, it's been fun to watch the buds turn into blooms on this plant. The buds essentially swell up and get all puffy right before the petals burst out and form these star-like shapes. The photos below show the process...
Anyways, it's been fun to watch the buds turn into blooms on this plant. The buds essentially swell up and get all puffy right before the petals burst out and form these star-like shapes. The photos below show the process...
the swelled bud
tah-dah!
more blooms...
a close-up shot....it's kinda blurry, sorry
1 comment:
these are one of my favorites honey.
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