Balloon Flower (Organically Grown Seeds)

Description:A sweet, low-maintenance perennial with the most endearing blue flower buds that resemble balloons before opening into star-shaped blooms. The open flowers are saturated sky-bluein colour.

Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size:70 seeds

• General Info
• Germination
• Growing Info
• Growing Indoors

Latin Name:Platycodon grandiflorus
Alternative Names:
Main Uses:Ornamental, naturescape

Zone Hardiness: Zone 3 perennial
Exposure:Full sun
Height: 45cm (18 inches)
Flower Colour:Blue
Flowering Time: Late summer into fallSeed Source: Organically grown

Germination:14 -21 days at 21C.
Indoors:4 seeds per plug,6 -8 weeks before the average last frost date
Planting out:Plant in loose, fertile soil once all chance of frost has passed.
Direct Seeding:Best suited to starting indoors ahead of transplanting
Planting depth:Surface – requires light to germinate
Spacing:Space transplants 25 cm (10″) apart

Growing in Containers:Grows very well in larger containers and raised beds, although winter hardiness may be impacted.

Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well suited to mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a quality, well-draining organic-based potting mix. Feed regularly with organic fertilizer. An organic bloom-booster fertilizer at the first onset of buds will encourage larger blooms and more abundant flowering.

Watering (Containers):Water containers deeply when the top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor pots every day or two during very hot weather.

Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in average garden soil, amended with compost on an annual basis. No additional fertilizing is required.

Watering (Garden):Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.

Beneficials Attracted to this Plant:Many butterflies, as well as bees and other small beneficial insects, love visiting Balloon Flower!

Suitability for Indoors:Not suited for indoors.