Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Herb
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Hydrangea
In German
Ballonblume
Hortensie
In French
balloon Flower
Hortensia
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Hortensia
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Hibiscus
Family
Campanulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey
Care of Balloon Flower and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.