Add a whimsical touch to your garden with Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), an heirloom perennial known for its balloon-shaped buds that open into star-like blossoms. This easy-to-grow flower thrives in garden beds, borders, and containers, providing long-lasting blooms with minimal care. Its vibrant colors and unique bud formation make it a favorite among gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Balloon Flower (Heirloom Perennial)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright, clumping perennial
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Height: 45–90 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Blue, pink, or white
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Blooming Season: Summer (July to September)
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required
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Unique Feature: Balloon-shaped buds that open into star-shaped flowers
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours before sowing to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days under ideal conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 30–40 cm apart in garden beds, borders, or containers.
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Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
