This compact Platycodon produces white bell-shaped blossoms with delicately contrasting blue veins in mid through late summer. This color is most prominent when planted in cooler areas.
Be sure to plant this unique balloon flower in containers or near the front of the border where its unique blossoms can be appreciated up close.
Height:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Edging Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Platycodons are easy, trouble-free perennials that thrive in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. They can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. Be patient in the spring, as this genus is slow to emerge. Cut the whole plant back after the first hard frost.
If you squeeze the buds, they making a popping sound, similar to a balloon popping.
Height:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Edging Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Platycodons are easy, trouble-free perennials that thrive in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. They can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. Be patient in the spring, as this genus is slow to emerge. Cut the whole plant back after the first hard frost.
If you squeeze the buds, they making a popping sound, similar to a balloon popping.