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Balloon Flower 'Pink'
Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Type: Hardy Perennial

Balloon Flower 'Pink' is a whimsical and graceful perennial featuring balloon-like buds that burst open into soft pink, star-shaped flowers. Blooming in mid to late summer, it adds a gentle charm to garden borders and containers. With its upright growth, long flowering season, and minimal maintenance needs, this cold-hardy perennial is perfect for anyone looking to add reliable, long-term colour to their garden.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 40–60 cm
Spread: 30–40 cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Indoors February–April or outdoors after last frost
Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C
Tip: Surface sow — seeds need light to germinate
Transplant: After risk of frost has passed
Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Care: Water regularly during establishment; do not disturb mature roots

Why You’ll Love It

Soft, starry pink blooms with balloon-like buds
Unique and long-flowering
Cold-hardy and low maintenance
Attracts bees and pollinators

Top Tip
Mark its location — Balloon Flower emerges late in spring and may appear to be gone when it's just dormant.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens and perennial borders
Containers and patio displays
Pollinator-friendly beds
Soft colour schemes and romantic gardens

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