Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
China
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Barberry
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Burberry
Balloon flower
In German
Burberry
Ballonblume
In French
Burberry
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Burberry
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Burberry
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Burberry
Balão flor planta
In Polish
kwaśnica
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Barberry
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Berberidaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Berberis
Platycodon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Barberry and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Barberry and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Barberry and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Barberry and Balloon Flower
Care of Barberry and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.