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Balloon Flower Seeds - Rose
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus Rose) - Platycodon Grandiflorus is a very useful perennial in beds and borders and a favorite of young and old alike. Balloon Flowers establish readily from flower seed, and once they are established in the garden, they are a very hardy perennial that can withstand periods of drought.
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 Rose) - Platycodon Grandiflorus is a very useful perennial in beds and borders and a favorite of young and old alike. Balloon Flowers establish readily from flower seed, and once they are established in the garden, they are a very hardy perennial that can withstand periods of drought.
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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