Re: platycodon
Hello Susan,
Don't give up! These truly are easy perennials to grow. Full sun to part
shade. Give them average to decent soil.... the better the bigger the plant (also
probably the need for staking).Soil needs to be well-drained. Mulch helps.
Basically that is it.
They do break dormancy late in the year, but quickly catch up with the others.
Deadhead and you can keep them in bloom for over 3 months.
Try purchasing one at the end of the season as they go dormant and them plant.
Let them settle in over winter and then come up late next spring.
Since these can bloom the first year they are often started from seed in a
greenhouse and then sold in summer.... takes a while for them to bulk up... two to
three years since you are actually getting a first year perennial.
That's everything I can think of...... oh! and don't forget to hold your mouth
just right.;-))
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Saxton, Susan <SSaxton@schwabe.com>
Subject: platycodon
> I have tried this plant in the past without much success. Okay, without ANY
> success. This year I purchased a double white form that has bloomed and,
> "so far, so good."
>
> I've heard these are very long-lived plants. I'm not a novice gardener but
> I seem to have a very poor batting average when it comes to these plants.
> What could I be doing wrong?
>
> All shared experiences with this plant are most welcome!
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