What is the flower language of the balloon flower? The meanings differ for each color

The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a herbaceous perennial of the genus Platycodon in the family Campanulaceae. Its flowers resemble little bells and are commonly blue-purple, though there are also white, pink and other varieties. It is often used in flower borders and as a cut flower, and is loved for its elegant blooms and long ornamental season. Many people like it not only for its good looks, but also for its lovely floral symbolism.

The flower language of the balloon flower usually refers to eternal love and sincere, unchanging love; some interpretations also include the meaning of hopeless love. Purple balloon flowers are mostly understood as eternal love and longing, white ones represent sincerity and pure emotion, while pink, red and other varieties convey gentleness or passionate feelings. When giving flowers, you can choose according to color and occasion, so that an unsuitable meaning does not cause misunderstanding.

Although the name of the Lisianthus (Eustoma) differs from the balloon flower by only one character in Chinese, botanically it does not belong to the same genus. It has richer flower colors and softer blooms, and its flower language also broadly revolves around true love and beauty. Both are fairly common in horticulture, and when choosing between them you can tell them apart by leaf shape and corolla characteristics.

It is worth noting that flower language is a cultural symbol; interpretations vary slightly between regions and sources, and there is no absolutely uniform standard. Learning about these meanings is mainly to add a little charm to giving and admiring flowers, and to convey the feelings you want to express more naturally and aptly.