Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue Double'

Also Known As

Platycodon 'Astra Double Blue'
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Double Blue'
Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower
Astra Double Blue Chinese Bellflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue Double' plant details

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue Double' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue Double'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, long-lived, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue Double'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A long bloom season and beautiful color make balloon flowers one of the deer-country gardener's most useful plants. 'Astra Double Blue' has interesting balloon-like buds that burst open into fully double, bell-shaped flowers of periwinkle blue. Exceptional branching and thick flower petals make this a useful accent for perennial borders or as an accent plant. It is quite a bit shorter than the species, at 8-10 inches in height.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Cute as a button, or should I say balloon, P. 'Astral Double Blue' is a little showoff in the midsummer rock garden or in the front of the border. 1" balloon buds burst open to 2" semidouble blue stars. Tough and long lived in average to well drained soil. 8-10".