Platycodon grandiflorus

Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower

Family: Campanulaceae Bellflower


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, specimen
Height 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect