{"product_id":"platycodon-grandiflorus-white","title":"Platycodon grandiflorus 'White' (White balloon flower) H22 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"platycodon-grandiflorus-white\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Star-shaped white flowers • 🎈 Balloon-shaped buds • 🌿 Easy hardy perennial • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • 💧 Weekly watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H22 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorus 'White'\u003c\/strong\u003e — also called \u003cstrong\u003eBalloon flower\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLarge-flowered bellflower\u003c\/strong\u003e — charms with its swollen balloon-shaped flower buds that gradually open into large star-shaped pure white flowers. Native to East Asia, it is a very easy hardy perennial that naturally ranks among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003eeasiest plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts flowering period stretches from June to September, attracting bees and butterflies. Compact and well-branched, the Balloon flower fits perfectly on a balcony, at the edge of a flowerbed, or in a pot on a terrace, and is among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-para-regalar-simbolismo-y-significado\"\u003eplants to gift\u003c\/a\u003e rich in symbolism: in Korea, its roots are eaten under the name doraji and the flower symbolizes eternal love and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePlatycodon prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure: a location receiving 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day is ideal for generous flowering. In warm climates, partial shade in the afternoon protects the foliage and extends the flower duration. It is a hardy perennial that tolerates temperatures down to -20 °C once established — so it can remain in the ground or on an unprotected balcony all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright partial shade — 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day for optimal flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e balcony, terrace, flowerbed edge, rock garden, planter — suitable for small spaces thanks to its compact habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy down to -20 °C — no winter protection needed in temperate climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, fresh, slightly enriched with organic matter — tolerates both calcareous and acidic soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, choose a container deep enough (at least 25 cm) because Platycodon develops a fleshy taproot that does not like to be disturbed — this is also why it’s best to avoid moving it once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Balloon flower prefers fresh but never waterlogged soil: its taproot stores reserves and fears excess water that causes collar rot. In spring and summer, water about once a week, more during heat waves or if the pot is in full sun. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable method to adjust frequency according to the season. If you notice \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/hojas-amarillas-5-causas-y-soluciones\"\u003eyellowing foliage\u003c\/a\u003e, it is usually a sign of overwatering rather than lack of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a week in spring and summer, less in autumn, almost none in winter when the plant rests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — always empty the saucer to avoid water stagnation at the collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced fertilizer for flowering plants every 4 to 6 weeks during flowering — avoid excess, which favors foliage over flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove faded flowers as they appear to encourage new buds; cut back dry stems at the end of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e the aerial part disappears in winter and regrows in spring from the base — this is normal, do not discard the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the end of winter, mark your Platycodon’s location with a small stake — the base restarts late in spring and it’s easy to forget or damage it when digging around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe bright whiteness of the star-shaped flowers and the graphic silhouette of the balloon buds make Platycodon White a standout for borders or pots, especially comfortable in cottage or Mediterranean style compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a summer flower border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair Platycodon White with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003eLavender Hidcote Blue\u003c\/a\u003e with dark violet spikes and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/festuca-glauca-azura-blue-fetuque-bleue\"\u003eFestuca glauca Azura Blue\u003c\/a\u003e with bluish tufts — the white flowers pop against blue-violet tones and silvery foliage for a very bright border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony planter in white shades,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine Platycodon with a climbing \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/clematis-armandii-clematite-persistante-a-fleurs-blanches-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eClematis armandii\u003c\/a\u003e in the background and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-hortensia-boule-blanc-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea Strong Annabelle\u003c\/a\u003e with large white flower balls — three bloom periods spread over the season, from spring to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a structured rock garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e surround Platycodon with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-irish-green-d19cm-40cm-d14-30cm\"\u003eCarex Irish Green\u003c\/a\u003e with fine evergreen leaves — the contrast between the soft grass clump and the upright star-shaped flowers creates a balanced composition that remains decorative even after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the whiteness in a tone-on-tone decorative pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the Balloon flower in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/elho-vibes-fold-22cm-blanc-cache-pot-design\"\u003eElho Vibes Fold white decorative pot Ø22 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a matte finish or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-jute-celestial-20cm\"\u003eCelestial jute decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e made of natural fiber — two options that soften the growing pot and amplify the romantic note of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCut flowers at the closed balloon stage hold particularly well in a vase and continue to open one by one in water — a plus for making wildflower bouquets in full season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStake the tallest stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e in full bloom, stems heavy with flowers and buds can bend after a storm or strong wind — a discreet bamboo stake is enough to keep the upright habit without altering the silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch the top early in the season:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the tips of young shoots in spring when they reach 10 to 15 cm to encourage branching and get a denser, more flowering plant with more stems bearing buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient in early spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platycodon is one of the last perennials to restart after winter — don’t assume it’s dead if nothing appears in March, wait until late April or early May before worrying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'White'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Balloon flower, Large-flowered white bellflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H22 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e weekly in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, fresh, slightly enriched with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September, star-shaped white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, compact and upright habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, dark green with serrated edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic 🐾\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage \/ Romantic \/ Flower border\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The number of balloon buds and open flowers naturally varies depending on the flowering stage at delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57007545778441,"sku":"22628","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/platycodon-grandiflorus-white-fleur-ballon-blanche-h22-cm-pot-oe12-cm-verdeia-2562176.jpg?v=1777863077","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/platycodon-white-o12cm-22cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}