An interesting and well-behaved perennial, the balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, acquired its common name due to the resemblance of its buds to a hot air balloon. Before its buds unfold and ...

Blue is the most desirable flower color. True blue can be hard to find, and its cooling influence is like no other in the garden. This time of year, blue is provided by hydrangeas and balloon flowers.

As a landscape designer, when I look at a landscape, I have designed color in my gardens for all kinds of conditions. What I try to do is to have color in the garden all year; we call that a ...

Shellie Wong’s business is in bloom. As Valentine’s Day was approaching this year, the alumna said she found a video online that taught her how to make flower balloons – a bouquet of artificial ...

• The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is an herbaceous perennial that emerges in late spring. Its common name comes from the unopened flower buds, which resemble inflated balloons. The ...

The owner of The Flower Gallery/Balloons of Indiana recently earned the status of certified balloon artist. Denise Chresos was one of a select group of balloon professionals who successfully completed ...