transplanting balloon flowers

If you find you absolutely must transplant your balloon flower, lift the clumps in either spring or fall. You will need to dig deeply to avoid damaging the thick roots, which reach way down into the soil.

Can balloon flowers be transplanted?

If you're transplanting balloon flowers, known botanically as platycodon, you may already know that the plant likes sun and well-drained soil and is long-lived, but slow to emerge in spring. ... If you have to, it is best to transplant them in spring.

Do I need to deadhead balloon flower?

Balloon flowers benefit from deadheading. This process removes the spent blossoms before they begin producing seed, encouraging the plant to produce more flowers. Deadleafing, or removing dead leaves, is closely related to deadheading and usually performed at the same time.

Do balloon flowers need sun or shade?

They'll grow in partial shade, but you'll get the most flowers if the plant gets eight or more hours of sun a day. Balloon flowers prefer well-drained, loamy soil that's slightly acidic.

How do you keep balloon flowers from falling over?

Typically, you can simply cover the plant in an inch or two of mulch to protect it, but you can also use compost or leaves that fall from the trees to cover the plants and keep them moist and warm all winter.

How do you keep balloon flowers blooming?

Simply snip off the flower as it declines or break it off with your fingers. I prefer clipping, as it leaves a clean break. Take the top couple of leaves off at the same time to deadleaf. This directs the plant's energy downward to force out more flower buds.

Are balloon flowers invasive?

And part of the problem is that they are deer-resistant, drought-resistant, and generally pest free but the worst part is that balloon flowers have long, large tap roots. ... Breaking off the stem just encourages more stems to grow from the root.

Are balloon flowers poisonous?

Toxicity. Some parts of this plant are toxic, namely the roots and the basal leaves. However, some other parts of the plant are edible and can be used in soups or for flavoring (Plants for a Future).

Do balloon flowers attract hummingbirds?

Although they are most attracted to red, pink, or reddish orange blossoms, they also drink nectar from flowers of all colors including white Jasmine (used as a fragrant patio plant in the summer), blue and white Scabiosas, blue Delphiniums, and blue, pink or purple Platycodons (Balloon Flowers).

Will deer eat balloon flowers?

Forget Me Nots, coneflowers, daffodils, yarrow, bellflower, tickseed, lavender, balloon flowers and goldenrod are all great flowering perennials that deer usually won't eat. Ferns can be great tool to add necessary shade or architecture to any homeowner's garden or landscaping. They are generally deer proof plants.

How tall do balloon flowers get?

Balloon Flower

genus name	Platycodon
height	Under 6 inches 6 to 12 inches 1 to 3 feet
width	To 1 foot wide
flower color	Blue White Pink
season features	Summer Bloom

What is balloon flower root?

Doraji is the root of the balloon flower, native to East Asia (China, Korea, Japan and East Siberia). It is also referred to as the Korean bellflower, Chinese bellflower, and Japanese bellflower. Whether dried or fresh, Doraji is a popular ingredient in salads and traditional Korean cuisine.

What do balloon flower leaves look like?

When they open up, they resemble star-like upturned bells. The leaves are thick, and green to blue-green in color. They are lance-shaped with serrated margins.

Are balloon flowers rabbit resistant?

There are countless inter-related variables affecting what rabbits will eat in any given year.
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Annuals frequently eaten by rabbits
Bachelor's Button	Centaurea cyanus
Baby's Breath	Gypsophila paniculata
Balloon Flower	Platycodon grandiflorus
Bellflower	Campanula species

Should I deadhead coral bells?

Divide heuchera clumps as needed, or every three or four years. Deadhead the flowers, to promote more blooms, which may continue into summer. After the flowers are finished, simply cut off the stalks to help the plant put more energy into leaf production.

Are balloon flowers toxic to dogs?

If you have a cat or dog that likes to nibble, beware. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but the roots are even more toxic. ... Balloon Flower is a tall spikey plant bearing near purple flowers, like monkshood; plant it instead and keep your pets and yourself safe.

Are balloon plants poisonous to dogs?

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Misato Purple') | (zone 3-8) full sun - poisonous to dogs and children. Find this Pin and more on summer gardens by Diana Carlier.

Which flowers are toxic?

Naughty by Nature: The Most Disgusting and Deadly Flowers

Rafflesia arnoldii the giant panda of the plant world.
Drosera rotundifolia The sinister sundew. ...
Abrus precatorius the deadly love bean. ...
Dracunculus vulgaris Dracula's flower. ...
Castor oil plant the most poisonous in the world. ...
Aconitum the devil's helmet. ...
Nerium oleander the sweetly scented killer. ...

What time of day do hummingbirds come to feeders?

A hummingbird's favorite time of day to visit a feeder and feed on your nectar is usually dawn and dusk, or early in the morning and late in the afternoon before sunset.

What is the best flower to attract hummingbirds?

Brightly-colored flowers that are tubular hold the most nectar, and are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. These include perennials such as bee balms, columbines, daylilies, and lupines; biennials such as foxgloves and hollyhocks; and many annuals, including cleomes, impatiens, and petunias.

Do hummingbirds like sun or shade?

Where is the best place to put hummingbird feeders? Should you hang them in the sun or shade? Hummingbird feeders should be placed to receive morning sun and afternoon shade. Hummingbird nectar can go bad more quickly if the feeder is hanging in the sun all day.