Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Pink' - Japanese Bellflower
Botanical name       : Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Pink'Â
Common name          : Japanese Bellflower, Chinese Bellflower, Balloon FlowerÂ
Colour               : Soft pinkÂ
Flowering time       : June - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 25 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 25 cm (± 16 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Balloon Flower (Platycodon):Balloon Flower (Platycodon) is a hardy perennial for in the sun or half shade in just about any soil. The un-opened flowers of Balloon Flower look like a balloon, which explains its name. It may take some time for them to properly establish themselves and it is better not to trans plant them again. Balloon Flower is a late starter in spring. Do not plant them between other plants that will already have grown to such a size that they might suffocate your Balloon Flower. They are also suitable plants for planting in coastal regions, together with maybe Thrift (Armeria).Japanese Bellflower - Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Pink'