Platycodon grandiflorus 'Alba'
Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower
Family: Campanulaceae Bellflower
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |