Platycodon grandiflora is a herbaceous perennial in the Campanulaceae, notable for its inflated, balloon-like flower buds that swell before opening. The buds split to reveal five-petalled, bell-shaped flowers in purple or white. Flowering occurs in the UK from July to September. Leaves are dark green and form a basal to mid-height clump.

Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflora produces balloon-like buds and purple or white bell flowers from July to September.

Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of the genus Platycodon. It is native to East Asia.

Platycodon grandiflora

Balloon Flower | Platycodon grandiflora

Platycodon grandiflorus is a herbaceous perennial famed for its balloon-like flower buds that open into bell-shaped blooms. It reaches about 0.5 m and flowers from July to September. Plant in full sun in sandy, loamy or clay soils that are moist but well-drained and expect a fully hardy specimen in UK gardens (H7).

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) blooms July to September and reaches about 0.5 m; plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Balloon flower | Platycodon grandiflorus

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' is a perennial known for its distinctive balloon-like buds that open into bell-shaped flowers. It reaches about 0.5 m high and flowers from July to September. Prefers a sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil, and tolerates sandy, loamy or clay soils.

Balloon Flower 'Mariesii' (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii') forms balloon-like buds and bell-shaped flowers from July to September in full sun and.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'

Balloon flower 'Mariesii' | Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mother of Pearl' ('Perlmutterschale') is a perennial in the Campanulaceae that reaches around 0.5 m and is noted for its late-summer flowering. It flowers from July to September. The plant prefers full sun and a moist but well-drained soil and tolerates sandy, loamy and clay textures. Fully hardy (H7) in the UK and native to East Asia, it suits sunny borders and pots where its seasonal flowers can be displayed.

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mother of Pearl' ('Perlmutterschale')) flowers July to September in full sun on moist, well-drained sandy to clay.