Jun 10, 2024 · Balloon flowers are clump-forming perennials and members of the easy-to-grow bellflower family of plants although the blooms do not resemble bells. Instead, puffy, balloon …

Jul 6, 2023 · Balloon flower adds a cheerful touch of blue to sunny garden borders. Learn all about this hardy summer-blooming perennial favorite now on Gardener’s Path.

Jun 4, 2024 · Balloon flower thrives in organically rich, loamy, well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Once established, balloon flower will usually succeed without extra irrigation; …

Jul 18, 2022 · Balloon flowers are tropical perennial plants that can reach between 1 and 2.5 feet (30.4-76.2 cm) in height and 1 and 1.5 feet (30.4-45.7 cm) in width. Their foliage is thick, oval …

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 …

It is commonly known as balloon flower (referring to the balloon-shaped flower buds), [2][3] Chinese bellflower, [2] or platycodon. [2] Growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) wide, it …

Balloon flower is a hardy perennial that will thrive in sun to partial shade. HGTV shares how to use balloon flower in your garden and recommended varieties.

Oct 11, 2023 · Are you looking to plant balloon flowers in your garden? These perennials feature stunning, large flowers atop short or tall stems that will captivate any garden guests. Take a …

Guide to growing and caring for balloon flowers in your garden. Learn about size, bloom times, colors, and the benefits of the flower, including companion planting.

Jul 24, 2021 · Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is one of those fun plants to grow in the garden with kids. Balloon flowers get their name from the unopened buds, which swell up prior …