Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
-
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Beech tarcrust
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Copper Beech
Balloon flower
In German
Copper Beech
Ballonblume
In French
Hêtre pourpre
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Copper Beech
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Copper Beech
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Czerwony buk
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Copper Beech
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fagaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Copper Beech and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Copper Beech and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Copper Beech and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Copper Beech and Balloon Flower
Care of Copper Beech and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Copper Beech 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.