A single Fairy Snow Balloon Flower with foliage and buds on a white background.
A trio of Fairy Snow Balloon Flowers on a light blue pastel background.
Snow Fairy Balloon Flower blooms and buds stacked up on a light pink background.
Fairy Snow Balloon Flower arrangement in a glass vase on a light blue background.
Snow Fairy Balloon Flowers arranged on a light pink background.
A single Fairy Snow Balloon Flower with foliage and buds on a white background.
A trio of Fairy Snow Balloon Flowers on a light blue pastel background.
Snow Fairy Balloon Flower blooms and buds stacked up on a light pink background.
Fairy Snow Balloon Flower arrangement in a glass vase on a light blue background.
Snow Fairy Balloon Flowers arranged on a light pink background.

Balloon Flower Seeds,
Fairy Snow

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Description

Here is something super special and new in balloon flowers! These dwarf plants bear ivory blooms with subtle lavender striping. The plants grow less than 10 inches tall, while their blooms expand like an inflated balloon until they burst open into a gorgeous, shimmering star. The roots of balloon flowers are edible and are typically used in Asian cuisine.

Growing Tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Surface sow, lightly pressing into soil; do not cover. Transplant or divide only when necessary-resents root disturbance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Platycodon grandiflorus apoyama
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 3–9
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–30
Days to Maturity
110–120
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Sow Fairy Snow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, or direct sow after the last frost; seed may also go in the ground in fall or in spring. Expect 110 to 120 days to maturity. These dwarf plants are cold hardy perennials in USDA zones 3 to 9.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 5-15 days.
  • Seeds can be direct sown in fall or spring. You can also start seeds indoors in early spring.
  • Cover seeds with a thin sprinkle of soil (light aids germination).
  • Lightly water.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Cold hardy perennial from USDA zones 4-9.
  • Prefers full sun and part shade.
  • Well-drained, slightly acidic soil is best.
  • Balloon flower will tolerate moderate dry spells but prefers consistent moisture.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Plants are insect and disease resistant and resistant to deer.

How to Save Seeds

  • Balloon flower is the only member of the genus platycodon, so seeds can be saved reliably without chance of cross-pollination.
  • The small seeds will readily shake from the pods.

FAQ

How large do Fairy Snow plants get?

They are dwarf, growing less than 10 inches tall. The ivory blooms carry subtle lavender striping and expand like an inflated balloon until they burst open into a shimmering star.

Do Fairy Snow seeds need to be buried?

No. Surface sow them and press lightly into the soil, since light aids germination. Keep them at an ideal germination temperature of 65 to 70 F, water lightly, and expect germination in 10 to 30 days.

Are the roots of Fairy Snow edible?

The roots of balloon flowers are edible and are typically used in Asian cuisine.
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