Mixed Balloon Flowers for Sale - Buy Platycodon

Product Details

Botanical Name:
Platycodon grandiflorus
Height: 12 - 30 inches
Ship As: NO. 2 BAREROOT
Spacing: 8 - 12 inches
Spread: 8 - 12 inches
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage Type: Ovate to lance-shaped, toothed bluish green leaves.
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Flower Form: Balloon like buds open to shallow, bell-shaped, blooms with pointed tips to each petal.
Planting Instructions: Make sure you have it planted where you want it, established plants dislike being disturbed.
Soil Requirements: Well drained, deep, light fertile, soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Winter Care: None. Except to note it has a very late dormancy breaker in spring, so be careful where you cultivate. Mulch the first year to protect from frost heave.
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR
Deer Resistant

Additional Product Info

Questions about Balloon Flowers

How much sun do balloon flowers need?

Balloon flowers are a versatile flower with plenty of pretty, party-like punch. These perennials prefer full sun, but will perform well in partial shade. In most climates, they prefer at least four to six hours of sunlight every day. However, if you live in a hot climate, be mindful that your balloon flowers will require a bit more shade, preferably in the afternoon. Plant them on an east-facing wall or fence to allow them morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon light.

What type of soil is best for balloon flowers?

The ideal soil for balloon flowers would be well-draining, loamy soil that falls into the 5.5 to 7.5 pH range. What does this mean? These plants like slightly acidic soil, so add some compost or a soil acidifier if you're gardening in the South, or in another climate with heavy clay soil. These plants also need soil that drains well, so don't plant them in locations with a lot of water retention. Balloon flowers should not be planted in a dense type of soil such as clay, however, adding compost or loam can help break up clay soil as well as create more acidity.

What type of fertilizer is best for balloon flowers?

So long as you have well-draining soil, balloon flowers typically don't need additional supplements. However, if you do need to compensate for poor soil, try using a slow-release fertilizer applied in the spring. Or, add an inch thick layer of compost over the soil - this is called a "top dressing" - in the fall, to add nutrients.

Can balloon flowers be divided?

Balloon flowers spread prolifically, so dividing them every few years will help to keep them tidy and well-spaced. Plus, who doesn't love getting more plants?

To divide your balloon flowers, pull up the plant in the spring when the stalks are a few inches tall. You'll find a large, clumping root system. Use a spade or knife to separate the root clump into two or three pieces, then replant your balloon flowers at the same depth to which they were previously growing.

Shipping Information

Shipping Information:

Plants, fertilizer and other supplies* will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below.

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot, Potted Perennials & Shrubs
1A-6B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
7A-10B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 1A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23

*Fertilizer and other supplies ordered apart from plant orders are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Other Notes:

We aim for your order to be in your hands at the ideal time to plant, every time. Our growers must anticipate their supply based on the season they expect. Our experts predict weather patterns as best they can to set suitable shipping windows for each growing zone. However, as any gardener knows, nature is not so predictable. The type of product you order, along with the weather in your area or ours, may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.

Based on the contents of your order, we always strive to ship the order complete and as early as possible. However, sometimes this may result in a delay of some items that are ready before others. Our customers have suggested that they would rather wait to receive their order as complete as possible. If you would like to receive part of your order ahead of time, please reach out to our customer service department and we can accommodate. Orders with large items may be shipped in more than one package. There is no extra charge if your order requires more than one package.

Bareroot perennials, trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until fully dormant. This promotes optimum transit conditions and provides your new plant with the best opportunity for success in your garden.

Trees and other oversize items cannot be shipped to PO boxes.

After you place your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a delivery estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order ships with an updated arrival estimate and tracking information.

At any time after you place your order you can check your order status on our website using your email or the account number found in your order confirmation email.

Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states.