Jun 10, 2024 · Balloon flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus) are easy perennials with flowers that emerge from puffy buds. Learn to grow this summer bloomer with this guide.

Platycodon grandiflorus (from Ancient Greek πλατύς "wide" and κώδων "bell") is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of …

Jul 6, 2023 · Balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, is a native of the Russian Far East, China, Japan, and Korea that has become a garden sensation in the United States. A member of the …

Nov 26, 2023 · Plant Characteristics: Platycodon is known for its star-shaped flowers and balloon-like buds. This perennial adds a whimsical touch to gardens with its vibrant blooms and …

Mar 4, 2025 · About Balloon Flower A lovely flower with a history of culinary and medicinal use, balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is primarily grown for its beauty in the United States. …

Widely popular among gardeners, Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) is a compact herbaceous perennial with bell-shaped, flaring, violet-blue flowers, up to 2-3 in. across (5-7 …

Sep 23, 2021 · Advice on growing platycodon (balloon flower), including site, watering and care. From the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

Platycodon, a flower that balloons as it blooms! Platycodon, also called balloon flower, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial, well-known for its long-lasting and abundant blooming. Key …

Children love to grow this plant for the balloon-like buds which pop when squeezed. The name "Platycodon" means "flat bell", which aptly describes the opened flowers. It grows best in full …

Jun 13, 2023 · The Balloon Flower, scientifically known as Platycodon grandiflorus, is a perennial flowering plant native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan. It is a popular …