Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
  
Crystal Imperial , Double Delight , Elina , Precious Platinum
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
9-1
  
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
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
  
Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cushion
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Cuttings, Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do not water the foliage, Water during dry weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Aphids, dieback, Leaf rust, Powdery mildew, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, pollinators
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
  
Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
stalk
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Edible syrup, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
  
ROSA 'Americana'
  
Common Name
Balloon Flower
  
Americana Hybrid Tea Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
  
In Hindi
Balloon flower
  
संकर चाय गुलाब
  
In German
Ballonblume
  
Teehybride
  
In French
balloon Flower
  
Hybride de thé
  
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
  
Híbrido de té
  
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
In Latin
balloon flos plant
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Campanulaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Platycodon
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Hybrid Tea Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Tea Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Hybrid Tea Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hybrid Tea Rose height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Hybrid Tea Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple and Red
- Hybrid Tea Rose leaf color: Not Available
Care of Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose
Care of Balloon Flower and Hybrid Tea Rose 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 Hybrid Tea Rose pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Hybrid Tea Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.