Balloon Flower Seeds - Blue

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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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Flower Specifications

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

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.

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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.

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