Astra Blue Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'Product Details
Astra Blue Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'Astra Blue Balloon Flower is defined by its buds, which swell into round, balloon-like forms before opening into star-shaped blue flowers. This transition gives the plant a staged look, with both buds and blooms present at the same time. Its compact habit keeps everything close to the ground while still offering clear, upright stems. Reaching about 6 to 10 inches tall and wide at maturity, it forms a small, tidy presence that works well in borders, edging, and mixed plantings.
- Flowering perennial
- Blue blooms from balloon-like buds
- Compact, upright growth habit
- Moderate growth rate
- Excellent for borders, edging, and mixed plantings
Astra Blue Balloon Flower loves full sun to partial shade and soils with good drainage. Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8, it provides soft seasonal color and a unique blooming detail in Texas landscapes.
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| Scientific Name | Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' | Symphyotrichum oblongifolium |
| Size at Maturity | 0.75' H x 0.75' W | 2' H x 2' W |
| Leaf Retention | Herbaceous | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Blue & Purple | Purple |
| Bloom Times | Summer | Summer & Fall |
| Sizes Available | — | 1 Gal |
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