Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Lavender
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Lavender
In German
Ballonblume
Lavendel
In French
balloon Flower
Lavande
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Lavanda
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Lavanda
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Lawenda
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Lavendula
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Lavender
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Lavender Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Lavender are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Lavender
Care of Balloon Flower and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.