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, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
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, Needs watering once a week
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
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 in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Balloon flower
जंगली बेर
In German
Ballonblume
wild Plum
In French
balloon Flower
wild Plum
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Wild Plum
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Wild Plum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Wild Plum
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Wild Plum Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Wild Plum are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Wild Plum
Care of Balloon Flower and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.