Perennials - Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon flower gets its common name from the unopened flower buds which resemble hot air balloons. Children love to grow this plant for the balloon-like buds which pop when squeezed. The name "Platycodon" means "flat bell", which [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Platycodon grandiflora--Balloon Flower
Balloon flower flower buds puff up before opening. The blue or white flowers are produced in July and August. The plant is slow to start growth in the spring, but once growing reaches a height of about 3 feet. Stake the plants before they are ... [... more]
Old House Web |
How to Grow Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorum)
Balloon flowers bloom in summer with white, pink and purple blossoms on 3-foot-high plants. The flowers do look like balloons; they also look like big bells. Be patient - balloon flower doesn't start growing until late in the spring. Cut off ... [... more]
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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fairy Snow'
White with blue inside veins Balloon flower is a clump-forming perennial which is so named because its flower buds puff up like balloons before bursting open into outward-to-upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. 'Fairy Snow' ... [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
This balloon flower cultivar is a dwarf selection that typically grows to only 6-12" tall. Features unique, puffy flower buds shaped like hot air balloons which open into 3" diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five .. [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Semi-Double Blue'
Best grown in light, medium moisture, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Avoid wet or poorly-drained soils. 'Astra Semi-Double Blue' is easily grown from seed. Division and transplanting are possible but tricky ... [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Latin name: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Pink
Pictured: P. grandiflorus 'Fuji Pink' Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, compost rich, moist, well drained soil. Space new container grown plants 18" - 24" apart. "Balloon Flowers" are quite unique... the flower bud is puffy [... more]
Denver Plants |
Double Lavender Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 4 Plants
 Features: Shipping Date: Shipping begins March 1st Sized Shipped: Starter plants growing in 2x3 inch pots Flowering Time: Summer Light: Sun to Part Sun Height: 6-8 inches [... more]
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Double Lavender Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 8 Plants
Features: Shipping Date: Shipping begins March 1st Sized Shipped: Starter plants growing in 2x3 inch pots Flowering Time: Summer Light: Sun to Part Sun Height: 6-8 inches [... more]
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Double Blue Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 25 Plants
Features: Shipping Date: Shipping begins March 1st Sized Shipped: Starter plants growing in 2x3 inch pots Flowering Time: Summer Light: Sun to Part Sun Height: 20-24 inches [... more]
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Double Blue Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 8 Plants
Features: Shipping Date: Shipping begins March 1st Sized Shipped: Starter plants growing in 2x3 inch pots Flowering Time: Summer Light: Sun to Part Sun Height: 20-24 inches [... more]
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Double Blue Balloon Flower - Platycodon - 4 Plants
Features: Shipping Date: Shipping begins March 1st Sized Shipped: Starter plants growing in 2x3 inch pots Flowering Time: Summer Light: Sun to Part Sun Height: 20-24 inches [... more]
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