Platycodon grandiflorus

Platycodon grandiflorus

Biggest Plant Dictionary  | Platycodon grandiflorus  | ornamental flower one is very suitable to decorate a beautiful and interesting to look at. Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of annual flowering plant family Campanulaceae and the only plant of the genus Platycodon. This species is often referred to as platycodon, Chinese bell flower, sometimes also flowers japanese bell, or just called a balloon flower.

This plant is native of East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, and Eastern Siberia) and produces blue flowers and large, although there are variations of white and pink flowers in cultivation. In Korea, white flowers are more common.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Uses
The root of this species (radix platycodi) is used extensively as an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of coughs and colds; in Korea the plant is known as doraji (도라지) and its root, either dried or fresh, is a popular ingredient in salads and traditional cuisine. However, doraji (Chinese bellflower) should not be confused with Korean bellflower. Chinese bellflower (called 桔梗 in Chinese) is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Platycodon grandiflorus

The flowers of the Platycodon grandiflorus are blue, white or pink and are balloon-shaped in the bud. Balloon flower or bellflower is the common name of Platycodon grandiflorus. This intense bloomer obtains its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Balloon flowers are a fine choice for a colorful accent in a border, and flower in July and August. Plants are carefree and long-lived in any reasonable soil and in a sunny spot.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Two-year-old plants reach at least two feet and are hardy in zone 3 to 10. Excellent for cut flowers if ends are seared with a flame after cutting. Each stem produces many flowers.

Platycodon grandiflorus