{"product_id":"platycodon-grandiflorus-balloon-flower-seeds","title":"Balloon flower Blue - 250 seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eBalloon Flower Blue Seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eBalloon Flower Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy perennial named for its unique balloon-shaped buds that open into striking star-like, violet-blue flowers. Blooming from mid to late summer, it provides bold color and a touch of elegance to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Easy to grow and long-lived, it thrives in sunny or lightly shaded spots and is a favorite with pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eUnique balloon-shaped buds that burst into vivid starry blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eHardy and long-lived perennial with minimal care needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eA pollinator-friendly flower with long-lasting summer color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"841\"\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eHeight: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eBloom time: Mid to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eCottage and perennial borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eRock gardens and mixed beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003ePollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eLightly press seeds into soil; do not cover heavily (needs light)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eGermination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eTransplant seedlings 30 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eFlowers from the second year after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51410487443794,"sku":"4550 - Balloon flower","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/4550.webp?v=1756474104","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/platycodon-grandiflorus-balloon-flower-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}