Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Asia
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
-
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Hosta
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Hosta
Balloon flower
In German
Hosta
Ballonblume
In French
Hosta
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Hosta
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Hosta
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Hosta
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Hosta
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
strone
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Hosta and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Hosta and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Hosta and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Hosta and Balloon Flower
Care of Hosta and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.