Balloon Flower Live Plant – Platycodon grandiflorus – Blue-Purple Perennial – Zones 3–9
Balloon Flower Live Plant – Platycodon grandiflorus – Blue-Purple Perennial – Zones 3–9
Scientific name: Platycodon grandiflorus
The Flower That Pops — Literally
Platycodon grandiflorus, the Balloon Flower, is named for its puffy, balloon-shaped buds that dramatically pop open into star-shaped blue-purple blooms. A long-lived, low-maintenance perennial, it returns reliably year after year and puts on a show from midsummer into fall — long after many perennials have finished.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Hardiness zones: 3–9
- Mature height: ~24 inches
- Bloom time: Midsummer – fall
- Attracts: Bees and butterflies
- Great for cut flowers
What You'll Receive
Well-rooted plants shipped in 2.5" or 3.25" pots (select your size above). The mature plants shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships — that’s your plant’s future. Some plants may flower in the pot; most bloom when the season is right.
Our Guarantee
Every plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. If something looks off upon delivery, message us with a photo — all plants are insured for transit issues. Once a healthy plant is in your hands, we’re happy to answer care questions, though we can’t be responsible for post-delivery care.
Shipping
Check agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.
We cannot ship plants in soil (bare root are fine) to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.
We cannot ship vegetable/fruit seeds to CA.
Ideal Shipping Temperature for Plants: 40°F to 85°F. Outside this range plants can freeze or get baked in hot/cold trucks. This can happen near your location or in between.