Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
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
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Balloon flower
White Dogwood
In German
Ballonblume
Weiß Dogwood
In French
balloon Flower
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Biały Dereń
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Cornus alba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and White Dogwood
Season and care of Balloon Flower and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and White Dogwood Physical Information
Balloon Flower and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and White Dogwood are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and White Dogwood
Care of Balloon Flower and White Dogwood 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 White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.