Interesting balloon-like buds burst open into large 2-2½", deep blue, bell-shaped flowers. 'Fuji Blue' is a very reliable bloomer that is pest and disease free.
Grade #1 Bare Root |
Height:
20.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Platycodons are easy, trouble-free perennials that thrive in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. They can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. Be patient in the spring, as this genus is slow to emerge. Cut the whole plant back after the first hard frost.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
64° F
Holding Temperature:
Avoid large temperature swings.
Soil PH:
5.5-6.0
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Apply a constant feed of fertilizer at 100-150ppm N, 10-20 ppm P, and 100-150 ppm K, (or 20-10-20).
Vernalization:
Not required but is beneficial for increased size and number of flowers.
Pests & Diseases:
Whiteflies and aphids.
Potting & Timing:
Tap root can be trimmed slightly if necessary to fit in pot.
This tap root needs to be planted high. The upper bulkier part of the root should protrude about 1 inch above the soil line once the soil settles.
Moisture:
For potting soil use Commercial planting media.
Let plants dry thoroughly between waterings and avoid water-logging. Keep on the dry side.
Planting Level:
Plant high.
PGRs/Pinching:
B-Nine at 2500 ppm 1-2 applications 14 days apart.
Sumagic at 5 ppm 1-2 applications.
Lighting:
Grow under high light levels. Platycodon flowers 7-10 days quicker under long days.
Other Comments:
Platycodon is late in breaking dormancy, so be patient. Warmer temperatures will hasten plant development.
Overwintering InformationIt is important to keep platycodon on the dry side. They do not enjoy excessive amounts of moisture.
If you squeeze the buds, they making a popping sound, similar to a balloon popping.
Height:
20.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Platycodons are easy, trouble-free perennials that thrive in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. They can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. Be patient in the spring, as this genus is slow to emerge. Cut the whole plant back after the first hard frost.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
64° F
Holding Temperature:
Avoid large temperature swings.
Soil PH:
5.5-6.0
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Apply a constant feed of fertilizer at 100-150ppm N, 10-20 ppm P, and 100-150 ppm K, (or 20-10-20).
Vernalization:
Not required but is beneficial for increased size and number of flowers.
Pests & Diseases:
Whiteflies and aphids.
Potting & Timing:
Tap root can be trimmed slightly if necessary to fit in pot.
This tap root needs to be planted high. The upper bulkier part of the root should protrude about 1 inch above the soil line once the soil settles.
Moisture:
For potting soil use Commercial planting media.
Let plants dry thoroughly between waterings and avoid water-logging. Keep on the dry side.
Planting Level:
Plant high.
PGRs/Pinching:
B-Nine at 2500 ppm 1-2 applications 14 days apart.
Sumagic at 5 ppm 1-2 applications.
Lighting:
Grow under high light levels. Platycodon flowers 7-10 days quicker under long days.
Other Comments:
Platycodon is late in breaking dormancy, so be patient. Warmer temperatures will hasten plant development.
Overwintering InformationIt is important to keep platycodon on the dry side. They do not enjoy excessive amounts of moisture.
If you squeeze the buds, they making a popping sound, similar to a balloon popping.
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