Campanulacées • Platycodon grandiflorus

Toraji Bellflower - Organic

"When the cool shadows of the undergrowth welcome the dim light, delicate bluish bells sway gently in the breeze, like a summer secret whispered in the garden's ear."

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The Toraji Bellflower ( Platycodon grandiflorus ), also known as the "balloon flower," is a delicate and striking companion for quiet corners of the garden. Native to the cool grasslands and forests of East Asia, it is distinguished by its upright stems, dark green oval leaves, and especially its large, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers, which open from round, swollen buds—like bubbles ready to burst.

Remarkably hardy, it offers a delicate and refined bloom each summer, attracting butterflies, bees, and curious onlookers. A reliable perennial, faithful year after year, it thrives in partial shade or the sunny edges of a well-drained border. Compact and unobtrusive, it integrates beautifully into a vibrant garden where beauty blends with the wisdom of the natural cycle.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Prefers partial shade and cool soil.

In Korea, where it's called Doraji, the Toraji bellflower is much more than just ornamental: its white, fleshy root, when carefully prepared, is considered a traditional vegetable, both delicious and medicinal. It's used in popular dishes like bibimbap, namul salads, and fermented side dishes. Its mild flavor, initially slightly bitter, melts in your mouth after cooking, revealing notes reminiscent of parsnip or salsify.

Used for centuries in Eastern medicine, the root is renowned for relieving coughs and supporting the respiratory system. It perfectly illustrates the wisdom of rooted cuisine, where taste, health, and the garden are one.

Toraji Bellflower - Organic

Toraji Bellflower - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

14-30 days

Germination temperature

13° to 18° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 90 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

20 cm

Distance between rows

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

50 cm

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