Platycodon grandiflorus 'Florist Mixture' – colorful bell-shaped flowers for garden and cut flowers

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Florist Mixture' is a versatile perennial that stands out for its diverse color palette and large, showy flowers. This variety combines the best of several Platycodon cultivars, with flowers in various shades of blue, violet, pink, and white. This colorful mix creates a spectacular visual effect in gardens, borders, and flowerbeds, while the sturdy stems make the flowers excellent for cut flowers and floral arrangements.

Florist Mixture is ideal for both hobby gardeners and professional growers who want long-lasting, colorful blooms and versatile applications.

Appearance and growth characteristics

Florist Mixture plants are upright and sturdy, with compact, branched growth. The lance-shaped, blue-green leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the large flowers, which are approximately 5 cm across.

The flowers begin as balloon-shaped buds, opening into wide, bell-shaped blooms in a beautiful mix of colors. This makes Florist Mixture not only visually appealing in the garden but also ideal for bouquets and cut flowers, as the blooms are sturdy and long-lasting.

Thanks to consistent branching and strong stems, the plant remains productive throughout the season, allowing for a continuous harvest of cut flowers or decorative garden flowers.

Cultivation information and care

Platycodon grandiflorus Florist Mixture is a hardy perennial that thrives in a sunny to lightly shaded spot in well-drained soil. It's low-maintenance and reliable, making it suitable for both gardens and commercial use.

Cultivation advice:

• Location: sunny to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich

• Planting distance: approximately 25–30 cm for optimal development

• Maintenance: requires little maintenance; regular watering promotes abundant flowering.

For cut flowers, the stems are harvested when the balloon-shaped buds are just beginning to open, which ensures longer vase life and an optimal open flower display.

Benefits and applications

Platycodon grandiflorus Florist Mixture offers numerous benefits:

• Colorful flower mix: blue, violet, pink and white for a spectacular visual effect

• Sturdy stems: ideal for cut flowers and bouquets

• Winter-hardy and low-maintenance: durable and reliable

• Versatile: suitable for borders, pots, flower beds and commercial cultivation

• Balloon-shaped buds: open into large, spreading bell-shaped flowers

This variety combines impressive ornamental value with practicality, making it an excellent choice for both hobby gardeners and professionals.