Platycodon grandiflorus 'Florist White'
Balloon Flower
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Balloon bud opens to star-shaped flower
- Single, white flowers
- Upright, mounds of green foliage
- Great border plant and cut flower
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and rich, medium moisture, well drained soil Deadheading prolongs blooming, Plants are slow to emerge in spring Trim plants by 1/2 in late spring to avoid staking Very easy to grow, Provide supplemental water during long periods of drought
Height: 26-32 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Garden
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water