{"product_id":"white-balloon-flower-50-seeds","title":"White Balloon Flower Seeds – 50 Count","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Seeds was founded in 2019 by Ryan and Kim Dorn and became Seed Therapy in 2025. The family business moved its operations to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2023. Drawing on generations of growing experience, the team focuses on dependable seeds, personal customer service, and helping gardeners succeed. Its work includes relationships with American farms and seed donations to schools and community gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay hello to the White Balloon Flower, a plant that's sure to bring a touch of elegance and whimsy to your garden. This delightful perennial earns its name from its unique, balloon-shaped buds that magically inflate before bursting open into beautiful, star-shaped flowers. In this pristine white variety, the blooms offer a crisp, sophisticated look that illuminates the garden, especially in the twilight hours. Not only are they eye-catching conversation starters, but they're also surprisingly hardy and low-maintenance, making them a favorite among gardeners of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/flower-seeds\"\u003eflower seeds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/garden-seeds\"\u003egarden seeds and growing essentials\u003c\/a\u003e at BuyAmerican.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhimsical balloon-shaped buds that \"pop\" open into elegant star-shaped flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine white blooms that add a bright, sophisticated touch to garden borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally hardy perennial that returns reliably year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived and deer-resistant, perfect for a worry-free landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly press seeds into the soil surface. Do not cover, as they need light to germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist but not soggy. Germination typically takes 14-21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the last frost, transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balloon Flowers have a thick taproot and do not like to be moved once established, so choose your permanent spot carefully! They prefer well-draining soil and moderate watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep unused seeds dry and cool in a clearly labeled, closed container. Protect the packet from humidity and temperature swings, and retain the variety name and sowing notes for your next planting. Use the species-specific directions below when deciding whether to start indoors, sow directly, soak seeds, or provide a cold period. Germination and growth vary with seed handling and local growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor general seed-starting and storage guidance, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/garden-and-home\/yard-and-garden\/gardening-in-minnesota\/starting-seeds-indoors\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:ADDITIONAL-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping for this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product ships directly from Southern Seeds, now Seed Therapy. The supplier currently lists standard processing of 1–3 business days, increasing to approximately 3–5 business days during the busy late-December-through-April-or-May seed season. Processing is separate from carrier transit time. Its published standard shipping rate is $4.99 per order, with free standard shipping at a merchandise subtotal of $35 or more after discounts and before taxes. The options, offers, and final charges displayed at BuyAmerican checkout govern this order; purchases from other makers may ship separately. Carrier delivery dates are estimates. The supplier ships within the United States and may restrict certain seeds by destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns and seed guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this product, Southern Seeds\/Seed Therapy publishes a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, offering an eligible replacement or product-price refund for concerns reported within 60 days of delivery. Original shipping is generally excluded. Preference-based physical returns generally require customer-paid return shipping; supplier errors or damaged or defective items receive an appropriate resolution without an additional return-shipping charge. 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