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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Balloon Flower' Medicinal Root Seeds

Description

Introduce the charming and unique Balloon Flower to your perennial garden with these seeds. Known botanically as Platycodon grandiflorus, this beloved garden favorite is celebrated for its whimsical, balloon-like buds that swell before bursting open into stunning star-shaped flowers. Blooms appear in classic shades of violet-blue, white, or pink throughout the summer, rising above a neat mound of blue-green foliage.

This hardy, low-maintenance perennial is perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, and as a delightful cut flower. Its long-lived, fleshy taproot makes it exceptionally drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, offering reliable beauty year after year.

Growing Information

  • Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
  • Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Do not cover seeds, as they require light to germinate.
  • Best Planting Season: Spring, after the danger of frost has passed.
  • Days to Germination: 14–21 days
  • Days to Bloom: Typically blooms in its second growing season.
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers average, moderately moist, well-drained soil. Avoid wet, poorly-drained conditions.
  • Spacing: 30–40 cm (12-15 inches)
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    Description

    Introduce the charming and unique Balloon Flower to your perennial garden with these seeds. Known botanically as Platycodon grandiflorus, this beloved garden favorite is celebrated for its whimsical, balloon-like buds that swell before bursting open into stunning star-shaped flowers. Blooms appear in classic shades of violet-blue, white, or pink throughout the summer, rising above a neat mound of blue-green foliage.

    This hardy, low-maintenance perennial is perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, and as a delightful cut flower. Its long-lived, fleshy taproot makes it exceptionally drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, offering reliable beauty year after year.

    Growing Information

    • Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
    • Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Do not cover seeds, as they require light to germinate.
    • Best Planting Season: Spring, after the danger of frost has passed.
    • Days to Germination: 14–21 days
    • Days to Bloom: Typically blooms in its second growing season.
    • Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
    • Soil: Prefers average, moderately moist, well-drained soil. Avoid wet, poorly-drained conditions.
    • Spacing: 30–40 cm (12-15 inches)

    A Thoughtful Gift for Garden Lovers

    Finding the perfect gift for someone who loves gardening doesn’t have to be complicated. Seeds are more than just a present — they’re an experience. A promise of growth, color, and time spent outdoors doing what they love.

    Whether it’s a burst of flowers, a productive vegetable patch, or a greener lawn, carefully chosen seeds make a meaningful and lasting gift. They arrive with possibility, grow with care, and leave memories long after the season ends.

    For anyone who finds joy in planting and watching life unfold, this is a gift that truly keeps growing.

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