Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Blue' / BALLOON FLOWER
Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Blue', commonly known as Balloon Flower, is a compact perennial that produces stunning, deep blue, star-shaped flowers in mid to late summer. The plant is named for its unique flower buds, which resemble balloons before they open into full blooms. 'Astra Blue' is known for its dwarf growth habit, making it perfect for smaller garden spaces, containers, or as an edging plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while offering long-lasting beauty in the garden.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 6-12"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
Quart pot
Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Blue', commonly known as Balloon Flower, is a compact perennial that produces stunning, deep blue, star-shaped flowers in mid to late summer. The plant is named for its unique flower buds, which resemble balloons before they open into full blooms. 'Astra Blue' is known for its dwarf growth habit, making it perfect for smaller garden spaces, containers, or as an edging plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while offering long-lasting beauty in the garden.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 6-12"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
Quart pot
Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Blue', commonly known as Balloon Flower, is a compact perennial that produces stunning, deep blue, star-shaped flowers in mid to late summer. The plant is named for its unique flower buds, which resemble balloons before they open into full blooms. 'Astra Blue' is known for its dwarf growth habit, making it perfect for smaller garden spaces, containers, or as an edging plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while offering long-lasting beauty in the garden.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 6-12"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
