Fuji White Balloon Flower is an ivory-colored cultivar of the classic Platycodon grandiflorus, prized for its elegant white blooms that emerge from the characteristic papery balloons the species is famous for. Growing to about 20 inches tall, this frost-hardy perennial thrives in zones 3 through 9 and produces flowers noticeably larger than traditional balloon flower varieties. Surface-sown seeds germinate in 10 to 30 days at 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making this an accessible choice for gardeners seeking reliable, easy-to-grow perennials with striking sculptural blooms.
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The ivory flowers of Fuji White Balloon Flower open from papery balloon-like buds into starry white blossoms, each petal delicate and pristine against a compact plant reaching about 20 inches tall. The flowers are noticeably larger than those of standard balloon flower varieties, creating more dramatic garden impact despite the plant's modest stature. These are heirloom perennials that combine genuine ease of cultivation with the kind of sculptural charm that makes them conversation pieces in any garden.
Balloon flowers are grown primarily as ornamental perennials for their distinctive papery buds and delicate star-shaped flowers. The white form of Fuji White Balloon Flower adds elegance to mixed perennial borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens where the unique sculptural buds and pristine white blooms can be appreciated up close.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Maintain a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit for germination. Seeds will sprout within 10 to 30 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Harden off plants gradually over 7 to 10 days before moving them to their final location. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart.
You can direct sow seeds after the last frost date in spring, or sow them indoors as described above.
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