Balloon Flower
Common name
Balloon Flower
Botanical name
Platycodon
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)
Light
Sun
Height
8-36in (20-91 cm)
Habit
Varies
Feed
Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer
Water
Water weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Mix
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms to extend flowering.
About
Highly ornamental buds resembling small balloons open to gorgeous star-shaped flowers. Strong stems are upright and rarely need to be staked. Removing faded flowers encourages new blooms. Ideal as a cut flower for summer arrangements. Low-growing dwarf and tall, upright varieties available.
