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balloon flower 'Astra Blue'

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series)

Genus: Platycodon
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

'Astra Blue' is a dwarf herbaceous perennial with narrow, mid-green leaves and large, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers opening from inflated, balloon-like buds all summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, light, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

Pruning

Cut down to the base in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots or in situ

Pests

Susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side BordersHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years