Balloon Flower - Half White/Half Purple? - Ask Extension
Looking for insight on balloon flowers. We’ve moved into our home 6 years ago. At that time, there were a few white balloon flowers along the sidewa...
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Balloon Flower - Half White/Half Purple? #877751
Asked July 18, 2024, 10:02 AM EDT
Looking for insight on balloon flowers. We’ve moved into our home 6 years ago. At that time, there were a few white balloon flowers along the sidewalk. Second year, a purple balloon flower appeared a handful of feet away. A few more purple appeared over the next few years. A split half white, half purple blossom has now opened up. I haven’t found anything similar online. Is this unusual? Image provided.
I look forward to your reply.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Judy,
Lucky you, that flower is beautiful. You have what sounds like a color mutation. That happens in nature....not really sure why.
https://www.melindamyers.com/articles/flowers-of-transplanted-balloon-flower-changed-color-1
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/flowers/genetics/
One of life's fun, little surprises.
Sally Granath
St. Louis County MG