Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Double Blue’ (Balloon Flower)
WEBVigorous and floriferous, Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Double Blue’ (Balloon Flower) is a dwarf herbaceous perennial which produces an abundance of fully double, bell-shaped, periwinkle blue flowers, up to 3 in. across (7 cm).
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WEBDetails. Features. Bluish purple, bell-shaped flowers. A beautiful plant covered with blooms throughout the season. Extra-thick flower petals extend the time that blooms are showy in the garden. Heat Tolerant. Attracts: Bees. Resists: Deer. Characteristics. Plant Type: Perennial. Height Category: Short. Garden Height:
Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower - Plant Addicts
WEBIf the cute balloon buds that beg to be popped (don’t do it) do not get you, the double layer of petals on this medium blue unique late spring blooming perennial will. A lower growing variety than the P. grandiflorus, Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower will remain a …
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WEBJul 6, 2023 · Astra Double. P. grandiflorus ‘Astra Double’ is a dwarf variety with a mature height of six to 12 inches and width of six to nine inches, making for a compact plant that is easy to manage. Flowers measure three inches across and boast a …
Balloon flower 'Astra Double Blue' Plant Care & Growing …
WEBHow to grow Balloon flower 'Astra Double Blue' (Platycodon grandiflorus) in Your Garden: Information and care instructions on how to plant, grow, and harvest Balloon flower 'Astra Double Blue' in containers, raised beds and outdoor gardens.
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WEBJul 1, 2024 · This single blooming Balloon Flower features royal purple flowers that look like a balloon before they pop open. Standing 8-10 inches tall and up to 16 inches wide, ‘Astra Blue’ Balloon Flower blooms nearly all season long starting in early summer and blooming through late summer.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' - Plant Finder
WEBPlatycodon grandiflorus, commonly called balloon flower, is a clump-forming perennial that is so named because its flower buds puff up like balloons before bursting open into outward-to-upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Plants are native to slopes and meadows in China, Japan, Korea and Siberia.
Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Double …
WEBAstra Double Blue Balloon Flower has masses of beautiful blue bell-shaped flowers with white eyes and purple veins at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings.
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WEBJun 24, 2009 · The interesting balloon-like buds burst open into bell-shaped double flowers. Children are fascinated with these flowers and may try to pop the blooms early just to hear the sound. The compact habit of ‘Astra Double Blue’ also make it ideal for pots or mixed containers.
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WEBJun 10, 2024 · Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series: This type grows double flowers with 10 petals in blue, pink, or white. They're an ideal choice to start from seeds. P. grandiflorus Fuji series: This is the most commonly sold variety, as well as the tallest, with 30-inch stems and flowers in blue, pink, or white.
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