How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - The Spruce
2024年6月10日 · 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.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - Gardener's Path
2023年7月6日 · 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 Plant and Grow Balloon Flower - Better Homes & Gardens
2024年6月4日 · 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; rainfall is normally sufficient. Water regularly, about an inch per week, during the plant's first year in your garden.
Balloon Flowers Guide: How to Grow & Care for ... - GardenBeast
2022年7月18日 · 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.
Balloon Flower Growing & Care Guide - The Garden Magazine
2023年6月13日 · Let’s dive into the world of Balloon Flowers and unlock their secrets to flourishing growth. What is a Balloon Flower? The Balloon Flower, scientifically known as Platycodon grandiflorus, is a perennial flowering plant native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan.
Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) - Gardenia
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 cm), adorned with 5 broad, pointed lobes that form a star shape.
How to Plant and Grow Balloon Flower - HGTV
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.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Balloon Flowers - Epic Gardening
2023年10月11日 · 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 look at this article for absolutely everything you need to know to successfully grow these plants in your own backyard.
Balloon Flower Plant: A Guide to Growing and Caring for …
Overall, the Balloon Flower plant is a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden. Its unique balloon-shaped buds and delicate flowers make it a standout plant, while its low-maintenance nature makes it an easy choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
Balloon Flower Plant - Growing Balloon Flowers In Your Garden ...
2021年7月24日 · 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 to opening and resemble little hot-air balloons.