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    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Astra Blue Balloon Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' plant details

    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf form with blue flowers all summer on tight compact plant only 8 inches or so tall. Zone 4.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' plant

    How to Grow Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'

    aka Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mareisii', Dwarf Balloon Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-30"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Platycodon grandiflorus

    aka Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platycodon grandiflorus form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form]

    aka Balloon Flower, Dwarf Blue Balloon Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platycodon grandiflorus [Dwarf Form] flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

    aka Platycodon grandiflora 'Sentimental Blue', Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sissy Pink'

    aka Platycodon grandiflora 'Sissy Pink', Sissy Pink Balloon Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sissy Pink' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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