Balloon Flower - Pastel Blend

$2.39

The rose bells of the balloon flower are delicately accented with purple veining and creamy yellow stamens. The plants are long-lived and never need dividing to control their spread. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost, or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. Second year blooms come from seeds. They prefer well drained, fertile soils amended with plenty of compost. The Balloon Flower Pastel Blend, 'Platycodon grandiflorus', displays fascinating inflated buds that open to reveal star-shaped flowers. The Balloon Flower is a great cut flower. The unique green buds mature to violet, white, and rose colored flowers. Light afternoon shade is ok. The flowers are 2 to 3 inches across. Balloon flowers are rugged and have few pests. Pastel Blend Balloon Flowers perform best in full sun in hot and humid climates. They begin to bloom in mid-summer and often continue through to fall. ... get more information

Radicchio - Milan They prefer well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Milan has 9 to 12 ounce round deep red heads with very white veins. The Radicchio Milan, 'Cichorium intybus', is a self-heading type that is easy to grow. Remove the outer leaves until you reach the inner heart where the veins are white. Harvest when heads begin to become firm. Cut head above the crown and it may re-sprout producing another head in the fall. It adds a distinctive, desirable, slightly bitter flavor to salads, is delicious sauteed with butter and garlic, or eaten with slices of fresh tomatoes. In warm climates Milan can be planted in the fall for winter harvest. Plant the Milan Radicchio in mid-spring to early summer. The Milan Radicchio adds a unique flavor to salads. Milan is strikingly beautiful with its deep red and very white veins.