Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Balloon flower
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Ballonblume
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
balloon Flower
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Red aronii
In Latin
balloon flos plant
arbutifolia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry
Care of Balloon Flower and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.