New! Platycodon grandiflorus

Balloon-shaped buds open to the bell-shaped, five-pointed, purple-blue blossoms of Platycodon grandiflorus, a clump-forming perennial that tops out around 2½'. Commonly known as Balloon Flower, the 2-3" flowers arrive singly or in clusters, adding pacific color and a cheerful presence to the summer garden. The lance-shaped leaves are serrated and bluish-green, and they appear at the ends of stems that often mingle with other plants at the edge of the border. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Native to meadows and hillsides in China, Japan, Korea and Siberia, clump-forming Balloon Flower derives its common name from balloon-like flower buds that open into five-pointed, bell-shaped flowers that face upward or outward. Plants in this genus like well-drained soil rich in organic material.

For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.