Platycodon grandiflorus F1 Pop Star™ Pink – compact, early-flowering bellflower

Platycodon grandiflorus F1 Pop Star™ Pink is a striking and innovative perennial, designed to flower in its first year thanks to FastraX technology. This means no chilling period (vernalization) is required, allowing gardeners and growers to quickly enjoy spectacular flowering. Perfect for containers, borders or perennial combinations, Pop Star™ Pink offers a combination of compactness, strong branching and large flowers.

This variety is distinguished by its compact, branched habit and impressive flowers, making it an ideal choice for both professional growers and home gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, visually appealing plant.

Appearance and growth characteristics

Pop Star™ Pink has a very compact and branchy growth habit, allowing the plants to form a full, sturdy base and maintain a uniform appearance, even in pots or smaller spaces. The flowers are large and pink, with a tight flowering window that ensures continuous and consistent blooming.

Thanks to their naturally compact growth and branching, little to no PGR (Plant Growth Regulator) is required, resulting in more sustainable cultivation, fewer chemical applications, and savings on time and costs. The plants remain sturdy, well-branched, and attractive throughout the entire season.

Cultivation information and sowing

Pop Star™ Pink is easy to grow, provided you follow the correct sowing and planting techniques. For a strong, healthy plant, we recommend sowing four seeds per plug. This results in a compact plant that stays full and forms a strong foundation for long-lasting blooms.

Sowing and planting advice:

• Number of seeds per plug: 4

• Planting distance: 1 plug per pot

• Location: sunny to lightly shaded, well-drained soil

Thanks to FastraX technology, Pop Star™ Pink flowers in its first year without the need for cold treatment. Its compact habit and good branching make it a low-maintenance variety, ideal for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

Benefits and applications

Pop Star™ Pink offers a wide range of benefits and applications:

• Compact, branched plant: ideal for pots, borders and perennial combinations

• Large, pink flowers: create an impressive display and visual effect

• FastraX technology: blooms in the first year without vernalization

• Sustainable and efficient: little PGR required, fewer chemicals, saving time and costs

• Versatile: suitable for commercial cultivation, pots, borders and landscaping projects

This Platycodon variety combines impressive aesthetics with ease of cultivation, making it both practical and attractive for a wide range of applications.