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Posted 03/08/2023 in Perennial

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'

A dwarf herbaceous perennial, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' features big bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Called a balloon flower because its flower buds puff up like balloons before blooming.

Post Details

Latin Name
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
.25- .5 ft
Spread
.25- .5 ft
Suggested Uses
Rock Garden
Potential Pests
Root rot, slugs and snails

Plant Story

A dwarf herbaceous perennial, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' features big bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Called a balloon flower because its flower buds puff up like balloons before blooming.

Special Care Instructions

Cut back 1/2 in May. Taller plants may need to be staked. Deadhead flowers for continuous bloom.

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