Scientific Name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Common Name: Balloon Flower
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Water: Light
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Width: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun
General Information: A beautiful plant covered with blooms throughout the season. Extra-thick flower petals extend the time that blooms are showy in the garden. Perfect for garden beds or patio pots; many available colors to match any garden scheme. Also makes an excellent gift.
Balloonlike buds open into long-lasting, 3-in. (8-cm), bell-shaped flowers. Sturdy, compact and well-branched plants are uniform and heat tolerant.