Balloon Flower Pink 0.1g | Charming Pink Perennial Flowers

Balloon Flower Pink Seeds

Balloon Flower Pink is a beautiful perennial flower producing soft pink, bell-shaped blooms on upright stems. Also known as Platycodon grandiflorus, this charming plant gets its name from the rounded flower buds, which look like little balloons before opening into delicate starry bells.

Growing to around 50–70 cm tall, Balloon Flower Pink is perfect for perennial borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens and cut flower displays. Its gentle pink colour adds softness and elegance to summer planting schemes.

Plant Details

Plant type: Perennial flower
Botanical name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Common name: Balloon Flower
Flower colour: Pink
Height: Approx. 50–70 cm
Position: Sun or partial shade
Flowering period: June to August
Use: Perennial borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, cut flowers, mixed planting schemes

Growing Information

Sow under cover: April to May
Direct sowing: Not recommended
Sowing depth: Approx. 0.5 cm
Plant out: August to September
Plant spacing: 20 x 25 cm
Flowering time: June to August

Sow seeds under cover from April to May in moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover lightly with soil and keep evenly moist during germination. Protect young seedlings from strong sunlight, wind and drying out.

Plant young plants outside from August to September, allowing them time to establish before winter. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil.

Growing Tips

Water regularly during dry periods, especially while plants are young and establishing. Avoid waterlogged soil, as Balloon Flowers prefer free-draining conditions. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms and keep the plant looking tidy.

A light feed during the growing season can support strong growth and flowering. Plant in a sheltered position where the stems are protected from strong winds.

Good Companion Plants

Balloon Flower Pink pairs beautifully with lavender, sage, Rudbeckia, Echinacea, catmint and ornamental grasses. Its soft pink flowers work well in cottage garden borders and natural perennial planting schemes.

Why You’ll Love It

• Charming soft pink bell-shaped flowers
• Unique balloon-like buds before opening
• Lovely for borders, rock gardens and cottage gardens
• Suitable as a cut flower
• Perennial variety for repeat flowering each year
• Attractive to pollinators
• Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained positions

Good to Know

Balloon Flower is a hardy perennial and can return year after year when grown in suitable conditions. It prefers not to be disturbed once established, so choose its planting position carefully.