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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.
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Flower Specifications
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
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