Platycodon – Balloon Flowers

Grown for their pretty flowers, Platycodon (Balloon Flowers) are herbaceous perennials boasting star-shaped, blue, pink or white flowers which open from large, balloon-shaped buds in summer. Blooming for 2 months or more if the spent blossoms are removed, Balloon Flowers are attractive, easy to grow and pest free. They are charming in the perennial border and lovely in floral arrangements.