Balloon Flower

Platycodon Grandiflorus

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Overview

Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly called Balloon Flower, is a charming perennial favored for its playful, balloon-like buds that blossom into star-shaped, vibrant blue flowers. Reaching 1 to 2.5 feet tall and about 1 foot wide, this hardy plant thrives in zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It's an excellent choice for borders, providing late summer interest and attracting pollinators to the garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — commonly called Balloon Flower

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — It's an excellent choice for borders, providing late summer interest and attracting pollinators to the garden

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — commonly called Balloon Flower

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — is a charming perennial favored for its playful

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — Reaching 1 to 2.5 feet tall and about 1 foot wide

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — balloon-like buds that blossom into star-shaped

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Campanulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — this hardy plant thrives in zones 3-8

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — It's an excellent choice for borders, providing late summer interest and attracting pollinators to the garden

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — commonly called Balloon Flower

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — is a charming perennial favored for its playful

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — Reaching 1 to 2.5 feet tall and about 1 foot wide

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — balloon-like buds that blossom into star-shaped

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — Its emerald green foliage forms a neat, low clump from which the striking flower stalks emerge

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — typically in shades of deep blue

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — allowing it to fit nicely into a variety of garden settings

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — When crafting a landscape design

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — The buds swell into puffy balloons and reveal star-shaped blossoms up to 3 inches across

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — though pink and white cultivars are also available.<br><br>Flowering from early summer to early fall

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — Platycodon grandiflorus is a low-maintenance option

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — and it can become a conversation piece for your client

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — requiring well-drained soil with medium moisture

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — It is resilient to pests and disease

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — or as a container specimen

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — Its whimsical shape captivates onlookers

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — offering a delightful splash of color and a unique form for their garden tableau

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — blue flowers in the garden

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — balloon-like buds that blossom into star-shaped; its whimsical shape captivates onlookers

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — perennial for full or half

Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — commonly called Balloon Flower; reaching 1 to 2.5 feet tall and about 1 foot wide

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