Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
Balloon flower
चेरी
In German
Ballonblume
Blühende Kirsch
In French
balloon Flower
cerisier
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
floración de la cereza
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
balloon flos plant
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry
Care of Balloon Flower and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.