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Platycodon grandiflorus Open pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. This cultivar this 2½–3½'bears long-lasting deep blue rounded star-shaped flowers from June to August. Called Balloon Flower because the buds look like inflated balloons ready to burst. Developed specifically for the cutflower trade, from a plant native to East Asia. One of the Seven Flowers of Autumn in Japanese gardening. Slow to emerge in spring; needs some support once it does. Plant in sun to light shade, 12–18" apart. Taproot can make it tricky to transplant. Avoid wet soil where it will not thrive. ~1,100 seeds/g.
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Florist Blue Balloon Flower
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From early May through October 31, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
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Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
