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Balloon Flower Seeds - Blue
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus Blue) - Easy-to-grow from flower seed, Balloon Flowers are an old-fashioned favorite, and they are as lovely in the garden as they are in the vase. This flower has unique star-shaped blue blossoms, and it blooms late summer and into the fall. Platycodon Grandiflorus has been around forever, and some of their biggest fans are children.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus Blue) - Easy-to-grow from flower seed, balloon flower has unique star-shaped blue blossoms, and it blooms late summer and into the fall. Platycodon Grandiflorus has been around forever, and some of their biggest fans are children. They love to watch the balloons form (the buds) and then grow until the right time to pop open and form the lovely star-shaped flower.
Beautiful cut flower
Balloon Flowers are an old-fashioned favorite, and they are as lovely in the garden as they are in the vase.
Balloon flower seed | blue
How to grow
How To Grow Balloon Flower From Seed: Sow Balloon Flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, and transplant outside. This flower seed requires sunlight to germinate, so do not cover the flower seed with soil. Just lightly pat them into the soil so good contact is made and water lightly.
You can also sow the flower seed directly outdoors after last frost. Platycodon seed is one of the last perennials to come up in the spring.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover
Flower Specifications
Balloon Flower plants are very hardy perennials that can withstand periods of drought, and they are rarely bothered by disease or insect problems making them virtually a maintenance-free perennial.
- Height: 18 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
Will balloon flowers grow back every year?
Yes, balloon flowers are perennial that will come back each year if planted in their hardiness zone.
Do balloon flowers spread fast?
These perennials will self-sow their seed, though they aren't considered aggressive spreaders. However, they may not flower well until their second year, when they will begin multiplying.
Should I deadhead my balloon flowers?
You can deadhead balloon flowers when they fade. Deadheading is not necessary, but it may encourage more blooms.
My plants look leggy, what do I do?
Cut back mature leggy tall stems by half in late spring to get a fuller plant.
My balloon flowers are brown, yellow and mushy. What is wrong?
If your balloon flowers are brown, yellow, and mushy, they get too much water, and the soil is soggy.
Can I encourage more blooms with my balloon flowers?
Yes, for more abundant and vibrant blooms make sure your soil is rich in nutrients. Use an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer in early spring if you have poor soil.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus Rose) - Platycodon Grandiflorus is a very useful perennial in beds and borders and a favorite of young and old alike. Balloon Flowers establish readily from flower seed, and once they are established in the garden, they are a very hardy perennial that can withstand periods of drought.
Disease resistant
Balloon Flower plants are rarely bothered by disease or insect problems making it virtually a maintenance-free perennial.
Balloon flower seed | rose
How to grow
How To Grow Balloon Flower From Seed: Sow the Balloon Flower seeds in peat pots or cell packs. Press the flower seed into soil but do not cover. The flower seeds need light to germinate. Seedlings are fragile and must be handled with care. Transplant into the garden 10 inches apart.
You may also sow Platycodon Grandiflorus seeds directly in the garden once the soil has warmed to a workable temperature in spring. Full sun and average soil are best for Balloon Flower plants, although they will tolerate partial shade in warmer areas.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover
Flower Specifications
Balloon Flower Platycodon has mid to dark green foliage which emerges in late spring. Balloon-like buds swell and burst into large, star-shaped, rose-colored flowers. They are great for borders of your garden or even in containers.
- Height: 18 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
Will balloon flowers grow back every year?
Yes, balloon flowers are perennial that will come back each year if planted in their hardiness zone.
Do balloon flowers spread fast?
These perennials will self-sow their seed, though they aren't considered aggressive spreaders. However, they may not flower well until their second year, when they will begin multiplying.
Should I deadhead my balloon flowers?
You can deadhead balloon flowers when they fade. Deadheading is not necessary, but it may encourage more blooms.
My plants look leggy, what do I do?
Cut back mature leggy tall stems by half in late spring to get a fuller plant.
My balloon flowers are brown, yellow and mushy. What is wrong?
If your balloon flowers are brown, yellow, and mushy, they get too much water, and the soil is soggy.
Can I encourage more blooms with my balloon flowers?
Yes, for more abundant and vibrant blooms make sure your soil is rich in nutrients. Use an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer in early spring if you have poor soil.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus White) - Platycodon Grandiflorus, usually referred to as Balloon Flower, is a perennial flower that can be grown from flower seeds. It was an important medicinal and culinary herb in Asia where it is native. Gardeners around the world value the plant for its long-lasting flowers that form from balloon-shaped flower buds.
Medicinal history
Balloon Flower has been used to treat high blood sugar, high cholesterol, coughs, colds, bronchitis, pulmonary abscesses, hypertension, diabetes and more!
Balloon flower seed | white
How to grow
How To Grow Balloon Flower From Seed: Sow Balloon Flower seeds in peat pots or cell packs, and press the flower seed into soil but do not cover. The flower seeds need light to germinate. Seedlings are fragile and must be handled with care. Transplant into the garden 10 inches apart.
You may also sow Platycodon Grandiflorus seeds directly in the garden once the soil has warmed to a workable temperature in spring. Full sun and average soil are best for Balloon Flower plants, although they will tolerate partial shade in warmer areas.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover
Flower Specifications
Although Platycodon Grandiflorus takes some care to establish from flower seed, it is quite easy to maintain once planted successfully. It is a low-maintenance, sun-loving plant that has large, star-shaped white flowers. Balloon Flowers look great in the garden and in a vase as well!
- Height: 18 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
Will balloon flowers grow back every year?
Yes, balloon flowers are perennial that will come back each year if planted in their hardiness zone.
Do balloon flowers spread fast?
These perennials will self-sow their seed, though they aren't considered aggressive spreaders. However, they may not flower well until their second year, when they will begin multiplying.
Should I deadhead my balloon flowers?
You can deadhead balloon flowers when they fade. Deadheading is not necessary, but it may encourage more blooms.
My plants look leggy, what do I do?
Cut back mature leggy tall stems by half in late spring to get a fuller plant.
My balloon flowers are brown, yellow and mushy. What is wrong?
If your balloon flowers are brown, yellow, and mushy, they get too much water, and the soil is soggy.
Can I encourage more blooms with my balloon flowers?
Yes, for more abundant and vibrant blooms make sure your soil is rich in nutrients. Use an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer in early spring if you have poor soil.
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