Astra Blue Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus
- Part Sun to Sun
- Summer
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Details
8 - 10 Inches12 - 16 Inches12 - 24 Inches20cm - 25cm30cm - 41cm30cm - 61cmFeatures
Bluish purple, bell-shaped flowers. A beautiful plant covered with blooms throughout the season. Extra-thick flower petals extend the time that blooms are showy in the garden.
Heat TolerantAttracts:BeesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 10 Inches 20cm - 25cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Bluish PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Very easy to grow. Prefers well drained-soil. Emerges in late spring. Perfect for garden beds or patio pots.