Platycodon Balloon Flower
$14.99 / 1G
| Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' | |
| Balloon Flower Astra Blue | |
| Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue', also known as Balloon Flower, this unique perennial has balloon shaped buds that open to beautiful blue flowers. Blooms rise above this compact and uniform growing perennial. Plants work well in containers or the garden. Plant in full to part shade. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' Common Name: Balloon Flower Astra Blue Features: Compact, Good Cut Flowers Bloom Time: Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 8 - 10 inches Zone 3 - 8 | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
| Attractive rock garden or mixed border plant | |
| Well drained and moist soil | |
| Long blooming if cut back or deadhead. Will not tolerate wet soil. Good Cut Flowers | |
| July thru August | |
| Blue | |
| 6-8" | |
| 18" | |
| Upright,Compact | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| -40 to -30 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Smooth, toothed foliage | |
| Perennial |