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 grandiflora

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflora) | July–Sept

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Platycodon genus, known for its tidy, oval leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers that emerge from balloon-like buds in late summer. This deciduous perennial thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including cottage, rock, gravel, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. It is best grown in south, west, or east-facing aspects, whether exposed or sheltered.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' is a hardy perennial with bell-shaped flowers in late summer, ideal for borders, rock, and cottage gardens.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked'

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 grandiflorus 'Fuji Pink' is a hardy perennial with pink blooms in spring and summer, ideal for cottage, rock, and gravel gardens in full sun.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Pink' (Fuji Series)

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Red' (Fuji Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Like other Platycodon species, it features tidy, oval leaves and bell-shaped flowers that develop from balloon-like buds in late summer. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils with a range of pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits cottage gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders, making it a versatile choice for both sheltered and exposed sites.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Red' is a hardy H7 perennial with bell-shaped flowers, ideal for sunny borders, rock and cottage gardens in spring and summer.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji Red' (Fuji Series)

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Miss Tilly' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Platycodon genus, known for its tidy, oval leaves and bell-shaped flowers that develop from balloon-like buds. This deciduous perennial thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including cottage, rock, gravel, and city gardens. 'Miss Tilly' is particularly notable in spring and summer, adding charm to flower borders and beds.

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Miss Tilly' is a hardy perennial with bell-shaped flowers from balloon-like buds, ideal for sunny borders and cottage gardens.