Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
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Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Ballonblume
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
balloon Flower
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Black Raspberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry
Care of Balloon Flower and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.