How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - The Spruce
WEBJun 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-like buds swell up to produce the 2- to 3-inch star-shaped blue-violet flowers.
The Different Types of Balloon Flowers - Garden Lovers Club
WEBBalloon Flowers are often a very distinct flower that you can easily recognize in a garden, but some varieties are more unique, making them difficult to pinpoint. All balloon flowers are native to eastern Asian countries, and they can range in color from pink to blue.
Balloon Flower: Growing & Care Tips, Colors, Benefits
WEBGuide 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.
Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) - Gardenia
WEBWidely 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 cm), adorned with 5 broad, pointed lobes that form a star shape.
Balloon Flowers Guide: How to Grow & Care for ... - GardenBeast
WEBJul 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 or lance-shaped, green to blue-green with serrated edges.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - Gardener's Path
WEBJul 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.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - Gardeners Yards
WEBBalloon flowers, with their unique balloon-like buds and star-shaped blooms, add a whimsical touch to any garden. Their varied colors and forms make them versatile choices for garden design, whether you are creating a new garden or enhancing an existing one.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Balloon Flowers - Epic Gardening
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Balloon flowers are the ultimate flowering perennial plant. They are incredibly low-maintenance, propagate well, require little attention, and flower reliably year after year, even within the first year of planting. Plus, their cute balloon-like blooms that explode into colorful star-shaped flowers are second to none.
Balloon Flowers - How to Grow and Care for Them
WEBMar 25, 2024 · They come in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, and white, making them a versatile addition to any garden. One of the most interesting things about balloons is the way they bloom. The flower buds start out looking like little balloons, and then they slowly open up to reveal the petals inside.
Balloon Flowers: How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Platycodon ...
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · These striking blooms generally appear in the summer, displaying five pointed petals in hues of white, pink, or blue. In terms of cultivation, Balloon Flowers thrive in full sun to part shade, and prefer well-drained soil.