BALLOON FLOWER SEEDS
Platycodon grandiflorus
Easy to grow, long-lived perennial - Large, long-lasting star shaped flowers from balloon-like buds - Great companion for
Campanula,
Astilbe and
Primrose
in part to light shade.
ASTRA SERIES
Balloon Flower Seeds
Large, interesting balloon-like buds burst open into long-lasting 3 inch star-shaped flowers in summer and
into autumn
the first year from seed. The dwarf 8-12 inch tall plants are exceptionally bushy, branching
and heavy blooming.
They thrive in part sun or light shade and in most areas of the country are quite long-lived.
Perfect for edging borders,
or use in patio containers or window boxes. Winter hardy to zone 4.
PR07097 ASTRA PINK
Balloon Flower Seeds
Soft pink flowers.
PR07099 ASTRA WHITE
Balloon Flower Seeds
Star-shaped white flowers.
PR07101 ASTRA SEMI-DOUBLE BLUE
Balloon Flower Seeds
Bell-shaped semi-double blue flowers.
PR07095 ASTRA BLUE
Balloon Flower Seeds
Star-shaped blue flowers.
FUJI SERIES
Balloon Flower Seeds
This 2-3 foot perennial is wonderful planted in part shade or light shade where it will produce balloon-like buds
which
open to 2 inch blue, pink, or white flowers from June to August. Winter hardy to zone 3.
PR00733 FUJI BLUE
Balloon Flower Seeds
PR00735 FUJI PINK
Balloon Flower Seeds
PR00737 FUJI WHITE
Balloon Flower Seeds
PR00739 HAKONE DOUBLE BLUE
Balloon Flower Seeds
15-24 inch tall plants, bloom from June to August, producing marvelous 2-3 inch double blue flowers.
PR00741 HAKONE DOUBLE WHITE
Balloon Flower Seeds
Bears gorgeous double white 2-3 inch flowers on 15-24 inch plants from June to August. Winter hardy to zone 3.
PR00745 MARIESII
Balloon Flower Seeds
Platycodon grandiflorus mariessii
This dwarf form grows only 1-1.5 feet tall and is great planted in
part shade or light
shade with astilbe, campanula and primroses. Balloon-like buds open into 2 inch blue
star-shaped flowers from
June to August. Winter hardy to zone 3.


How to Plant BALLOON FLOWER Seeds
Sow seed in peat pots or cell packs, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 65-70° F., germination is in 21-30 days. Seedlings are fragile and must be handled with care. Transplant into the garden 12-18 inches apart.








