Gloridaze
Balloon flowers or Platycodon grandiflorus are members of the Belflower/Campanula family. This flower is actually more of a star shaped than a balloon shaped flower. However, its claim to fame is its balloon shaped flower buds.The flower itself does have a puffy appearance so you can also see the resemblance between the flower and a balloon.
These whimsical balloon flowers are drought and pest resistance and do best in full sun. I have had my balloon flower plant for about eight years now and it is planted in part shade. While I do get flowers each year I find that they are somewhat short lived. I also notice that the color seems to have changed from an original light blue to violet to purple over the years.
Color Crazy Challenge 2019 Violet /purple
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Have you heard of the balloon flower?
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It’s the first time I encounter such a flower. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome, thanks for reading
such a beautiful picture
Thank you. It is one of those unusual flowers
I agree the baloon flowers look more like stars. They look so lovely. Try moving this to a place where it can be under the sun.
I will be sure to move it this spring season
Thank you. One of my favorites
I have never seen them again since I got this one. So that makes it extra special
Such a gorgeous flower and amazing color!
It is one of my prized plants. Thank you.
Beautiful flower. I have not heard of this flower yet
Thank you. I haven’t seen it around for years.
My neighbor had these. I need to get one, thanks fort he reminder, it is beautiful!
Thank you. It is one of my favorites
I love these. I havent seen one for a long time. Lovely photo!
I have never seen them again since I got this one. So that makes it extra special
This is a very beautiful flower. I’ve seen it in white.
I imagine the white must be beautiful too.