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This low-growing beauty has pale pink, balloon-shaped buds that open into star-shaped flowers. Plant it alongside its white and blue kin. (Platycodon grandiflorus)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Easy-to-grow Balloon Flowers were one of grandmothers favorites. The Platycodons have been around forever, and some of their biggest fans are children. They love to watch the balloons form (the buds) and then swell each day until suddenly, one special day, the pop open. These beautiful old-fashioned flowers are lovely in the garden and fine in the vase.
More Information
SKU
AM014526
Item Package Size
Bag of 3
Common Name
Shell Pink Balloon Flower
Botanical Name
Platycodon grandiflorus Shell Pink
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1-2" flowers
Mature Height
18-24" tall
Mature Spread
12-18" wide
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
Planting Depth
Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line.
Ships As
Bare Root
Foliage
Dark green leaves.
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers, Plants For Small Spaces, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
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Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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