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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fuji White’
Balloon Flower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.425.320
Balloon Flowers are summer-blooming cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. Plants form a mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped white blossoms. This medium-height selection is great for the border, or in mixed containers. Especially good for cutting. Because they come up very late in the spring, consider planting tulips or daffodils beside the clump to mark the location. Division is seldom necessary, and not always very successful because of the carrot-like root.
Further details for Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fuji White’
Optimal Growing Conditions |
Appearance and Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level Easy
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Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant
Height 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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