Detailed close up of Fuji White balloon flower on a white background.
A bee gathering pollen from a Fuji White Balloon Flower at the Baker Creek farm.
A couple of Fuji White Balloon Flowers with foliage and buds on a light blue background.
An arrangement Fuji White Balloon Flowers in a small glass bud vase.
A single Fuji White Balloon Flower with buds and foliage on a light blue background.
Detailed close up of Fuji White balloon flower on a white background.
A bee gathering pollen from a Fuji White Balloon Flower at the Baker Creek farm.
A couple of Fuji White Balloon Flowers with foliage and buds on a light blue background.
An arrangement Fuji White Balloon Flowers in a small glass bud vase.
A single Fuji White Balloon Flower with buds and foliage on a light blue background.

Balloon Flower Seeds,
Fuji White

SKU: #FL788Min. seed count: 35
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Description

The beloved balloon flower in an ivory color. Plants average 20 inches tall, each its own small galaxy of white stars, larger than traditional balloon flowers. These easy-to-grow perennial plants are so fun!

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
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

Direct sow Fuji White in fall or in spring, or start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and set the plants out after the last frost. Allow 110 to 120 days to maturity. In USDA zones 3 to 9 this ivory-flowered balloon flower is a cold hardy perennial.

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 tall does Fuji White grow and how should I space it?

Plants average 20 inches tall, each one its own small galaxy of white stars and larger than traditional balloon flowers. Space them 12 to 18 inches apart.

At what temperature does Fuji White seed germinate?

Aim for an ideal germination temperature of 65 to 70 F, and expect germination in 10 to 30 days. Surface sow, pressing the seed lightly into the soil since light aids germination, and water lightly.

How much water does Fuji White need?

It prefers consistent moisture, so water it through dry stretches rather than leaving it to fend for itself, though it will ride out a moderate dry spell. Well-drained, slightly acidic soil matters as much as the watering, and full sun to part shade suits it.
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