Balloon Flower - Pastel Blend

$2.39

The Balloon Flower Pastel Blend, 'Platycodon grandiflorus', displays fascinating inflated buds that open to reveal star-shaped flowers. The flowers are 2 to 3 inches across. The unique green buds mature to violet, white, and rose colored flowers. The rose bells of the balloon flower are delicately accented with purple veining and creamy yellow stamens. Balloon flowers are rugged and have few pests. They begin to bloom in mid-summer and often continue through to fall. Second year blooms come from seeds. Pastel Blend Balloon Flowers perform best in full sun in hot and humid climates. Light afternoon shade is ok. They prefer well drained, fertile soils amended with plenty of compost. The plants are long-lived and never need dividing to control their spread. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost, or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Balloon Flower is a great cut flower. ... more information

Pepper - Bell - Mandarin Mandarin Bell Peppers turns from green to an impressive glossy, deep pumpkin-orange color. If you enjoy the sweet flavor of red and yellow peppers, you may really like the unique sweet flavor of the Mandarin. Even under cooler conditions, Mandarin produces very sweet and tasty peppers. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers.