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At-A-Glance:
- Hardy Zones: 3-9
- Spacing: 12-24"
- Height: 24-36"
- Blooms: Summer
- Planting Depth: crown level with soil surface
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Good for cutting
Deer resistant
Balloonflowers Mixture
Platycodon grandiflorus
About:
Balloonflowers are in the Campanulaceae, or Bellflower, family and native to East Asia. They are very hardy plants and do not require much care.
Planting:
Plant the crown, the place where the shoots and the roots meet, level with the soil surface, and 12-24” apart. Plant in a sunny area with well-drained soil. Growth is slow to emerge—have patience!
Maintenance:
Pinch off faded flowers to prolong the bloom period. The plants may require a plant support when in full bloom. Balloonflowers may take a few years to become fully established. Once established, do not disturb unless dividing is necessary, as the roots resent disturbance.
Over-wintering:
Balloonflowers are quite hardy and will successfully survive the winter in zones 3-9. In colder areas, apply a protective layer of mulch.
