Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed'

Balloon Flower

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Common Name: 

Balloon Flower

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

15°C

Maximum height: 

40 cm

Maximum width: 

35 cm

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Description

Puffy buds, like little balloons, open to star-shaped flowers until the first frost. Colors include blue, pink and white. Attractive for front to middle of the garden border.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Blooming

Blooms clusters of large, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue and purple.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Growth

Perennials. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Stems may need support in the early stages. Platycodon works well in rock garden or along a border. The flowers are suitable for cutting. Established plants don't tolerate disturbance.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Planting

Sow seeds in springs. To get a head start, plant seeds indoors in a well-lighted area about 8 weeks before last expected heavy spring frost. Can also propagate by division in early summer.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Pest

Snails and slugs. Other issues include leaf spot and blight.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Interesting facts

There is only one known species of Platycodon, native to Eastern Asia.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Mixed') - Soil and irrigation

Does best with average to rich, deep, loamy, well-drained soil that is kept moist.

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