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 Platycodon look like a balloon, which explains its common name. It may take some time for them to properly establish themselves and it is better not to trans plant them again. Platycodon 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 Platycodon. They are also suitable plants for planting in coastal regions, together with maybe Armeria.

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