Should I Deadhead Platycodon?

You may ask, do balloon flowers need deadheading? The answer is yes, at least if you want to take advantage of the longest bloom period. ... You can keep your plants bursting with blooms all season by using this technique of balloon flower pruning along with some deadleafing (removal of spent leaves).

How do I look after my platycodon?

Caring for Platycodon

It is quite easy to care for Platycodon; they like a moist soil so keep well watered, and dead head the flowers to extend the period in which they bloom. As they are very delicate plants it may be wise to carefully stake larger varieties.

How do you prune a platycodon?

Cut back the entire plant by half once it reaches a height of 12 inches in spring, leaving just 6 inches of new growth. Shear off the foliage and stems using very sharp, clean pruning shears. Make the cut across the stems as even as possible to ensure a good shape when the plant grows out again.