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Platycodon grandiflorus
Platycodon Grandiflorus
Balloon-like buds open into starry flowers. Keep the fleshy root system intact when moving pots.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Platycodon Grandiflorus · Platycodon grandiflorus
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Sun to partial shade
- Habit
- Flowering container plant
- Character
- Balloon-like buds open into starry flowers
- Root medium
- Evenly moist, freely draining mix
- Display
- Flowering changes through the season
- Supplied size
- Approx. 20–40 cm (excluding pot)
Hong Kong growing tips
- Root disturbance
- Keep the fleshy root system intact when moving pots
- Spent stems
- Remove faded blooms without stripping all leaves
- Flower heads
- Shelter delicate blooms from pounding rain
- Pot spacing
- Leave air between neighbouring leaves
- Root checks
- Check moisture before watering again
- Display
- Remove damaged flowers and fallen debris
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with sun to partial shade, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use evenly moist, freely draining mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep the fleshy root system intact when moving pots.
Care in Hong Kong
- Spent stemsRemove faded blooms without stripping all leaves
- Flower headsShelter delicate blooms from pounding rain
- Pot spacingLeave air between neighbouring leaves
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Pentas
Starry flower clusters add colour at the sunny front of the display; keep each root pot separate.
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Cuphea
Fine leaves and tiny flowers make a lower edge; allow daylight and air between pots.
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Frequently asked questions
Platycodon Grandiflorus
Should I squeeze the inflated flower buds?
No. The balloon-shaped bud is part of normal development; leave it to open naturally.
Does a quiet period above the soil mean it has died?
It is a herbaceous perennial and can slow or die back seasonally. Check the crown and avoid flooding inactive roots.
Will all flowers be open on arrival?
Bud and flower stage varies by batch and season; images do not guarantee a particular flowering stage.
Can I plant several pots tightly together?
Leave enough space for mature leaves and airflow, especially during humid Hong Kong weather.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.