Platycodon ‘Astra Blue’
- Long Lasting Blooms,
- Drought Tolerant,
- Outstanding in Rock Gardens
Platycodon ‘Astra Blue’
- Long Lasting Blooms,
- Drought Tolerant,
- Outstanding in Rock Gardens
$17.99
$17.99
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(Balloon Flower) Enjoy the summer blooms of Platycodon ‘Astra Blue’. This single blooming Balloon Flower features royal purple flowers that look like a balloon before they pop open. Standing 8-10 inches tall and up to 16 inches wide, ‘Astra Blue’ Balloon Flower blooms nearly all season long starting in early summer and blooming through late summer. Hardy in zones 3-9, Balloon Flower like to be grown in full sun to part sun with average to moist soil. Easy to grow, Platycodon ‘Astra Blue’ is a deer-resistant perennial that is great for alpine & rock gardens as well as in containers.
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Blue’
Common Name: Balloon Flower
Plant Type: Perennial
Brand: PROVEN SELECTIONS®
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9What is my zone?
Max Height: 8 – 10 Inches
Max Spread: 12 – 16 Inches
Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
Soil Type: Sandy
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Drought Tolerant
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen
Common Name: Balloon Flower
Plant Type: Perennial
Brand: PROVEN SELECTIONS®
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9What is my zone?
Max Height: 8 – 10 Inches
Max Spread: 12 – 16 Inches
Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
Soil Type: Sandy
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Drought Tolerant
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen
3 reviews for Platycodon ‘Astra Blue’
Diane H –
The flowers are very pretty. They are also very delicate, need to supported and do not hold up well with all of the rain that we have been having in the North East United States. Had I known that they were so delicate, I would not have purchased them.
Carolyn Skinner –
Have not ordered anything
Mary C –
It’s fresh and pretty