Platycodon pink - P11

Description
The Balloon flower 'Fuji Pink' (Platycodon grandiflorus) is an upright perennial that forms pink, bell-shaped flowers from July to August. Its egg-shaped, serrated leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Balloon flower 'Fuji Pink' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Balloon flower 'Fuji Pink' are dark green, ovate, serrated.

Spread
China to Korea, Republic of.

Frost hardiness
The Balloon flower 'Fuji Pink' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Balloon flower 'Fuji Pink' sets beautiful accents together with: Narcissus, crocus, tulip, golden spurge, garden sunflower 'Polar Bear'.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Pink' forms bell-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Cut, rock garden, roof garden, bee pasture, perennial bed