Platycodon grandiflorus (Chinese Balloon Flower) | 100 to 5,000 Fresh Seeds | £2.99 - £69.99

Fresh Seeds of Platycodon grandiflorus (Chinese Balloon Flower) with full instructions for germination. 

An adorable herbaceous perennial native to East Asia, growing to around 50 - 100 cm in height.

Balloon-like buds are produced during late summer opening to form cup-shaped, violet-blue flowers, 5 cm in size, which are the perfect compliment to the pretty ovate to lance-shaped, blue-green foliage.

Looks great in any flower border, especially within a cottage-style garden. 

Fully Frost hardy to -15°C.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Platycodon

Species: grandiflorus

English Name: Chinese Balloon Flower

Plant type: Perennial

Eventual height: 50 -100 cm

Flowering time: Late summer to Autumn

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained

Propagation methods: From seeds

Platycodon grandiflorus 🌱 Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Once seedlings reach 3 cm in diameter, pot in to 3-inch pots. Approx. germination time: from 20-80 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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