Platycodon grandiflorus 'Florist Pink' – elegant pink bellflower for garden and cut flowers

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Florist Pink' is a herbaceous perennial known for its elegant pink flowers and sturdy stems. This variety is ideal for gardens, borders, and flower beds, and is excellent for cut flowers thanks to its long vase life and robust stems.

The plant forms an attractive blue-green, lance-shaped leaf structure and develops large, balloon-shaped buds that open into widely spaced, bell-shaped flowers. 'Florist Pink' combines ornamental value with practicality, making it a favorite choice for both amateur gardeners and professional floristry professionals.

Appearance and growth characteristics

Florist Pink grows upright and compact, with sturdy, branched stems that support the large flowers. The leaves are blue-green and lance-shaped, creating a beautiful contrast with the bright pink flowers.

The flowers begin as balloon-shaped buds, slowly opening into wide, bell-shaped blooms about 5 cm across. Thanks to their sturdy stems, the flowers are easy to harvest for cut flowers, making them perfect for bouquets, arrangements, or decorative arrangements.

Florist Pink has consistent flowering and remains attractive throughout the season, making it a reliable choice for both ornamental and commercial use.

Cultivation information and care

Platycodon grandiflorus Florist Pink is a hardy perennial that thrives in sunny to lightly shaded areas with well-drained soil. It's low-maintenance and reliable, making it suitable for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

Cultivation advice:

• Location: sunny to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained and humus-rich

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

• Maintenance: Low maintenance; regular watering promotes abundant flower production

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 Pink offers a wide range of benefits and uses:

• Elegant pink flowers: wide-spreading bell-shaped flowers of approximately 5 cm

• Sturdy stems: ideal for cut flowers and bouquets

• Hardy and low-maintenance: sustainable and reliable in the garden

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

• Balloon-shaped buds: open into large flowers with impressive ornamental value

This variety combines beautiful aesthetics with practicality, making it an excellent choice for both hobby and professional applications.