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Platycodon grandiflorus

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Platycodon grandiflorus (balloon flower) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green and dark aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses Border, container and cut flowers.
Cautions The growth rate of Platycodon grandiflorus (balloon flower) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.