Balloon Flower Mix - Seeds & Bulbs

Balloon Flower
Mixed Colors
(Platycodon grandiflorus)

Fascinating inflated buds open to reveal the star-shaped flowers. The violet-blue, white, and rose bells of balloon flower are delicately accented with purple veining and creamy yellow stamens. A rugged flower with few pests, and extremely cold hardy. Blooms for 2 to 3 months, second year from seeds. Bluish -green foliage turns golden yellow in autumn.

Average Count: 125 Seeds

Flower Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Height: 2' to 3'
Exposure: Full Sun

When to Sow Outside: Early Spring - 2 to 4 weeks before last frost.
When to Sow Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before last frost.
Seed Depth: Requires light to germinate. Press seed lightly onto soil surface.
Seed Spacing: 1"
Days to Emerge: 15 - 35
Thinning: 12" apart