Balloon Flower, Perennial Of The Day

Platycodon grandiflorus syn. Platycodon glaucus 'Shell Pink'

Balloon Flower

Type Perennial

Hardy range 4A to 9A

Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm

Growth rate Average

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Pink

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.


Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture NotesThese long blooming plants are easy to grow and are tolerant of neglect. Shell Pink can be propagated by division of roots in spring, although it is not an easy task. Cultivars will not come true from seed, but the seed will germinate readily. It does not like being transplanted and is slow to reestablish itself. Plants may need staking for support.

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