Astra Blue - Balloon Flower - Platycodon grandiflorus - Proven Winners
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:
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' - Plant Finder
WEB'Astra Blue' is an extremely dwarf plant which only grows to 4" tall. Features 1.5" diameter, blue flowers which seem almost out of proportion to this dwarf plant. Oval, dentate leaves. Blooms throughout the summer.
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers - The Spruce
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.
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).
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' | White Flower Farm
WEBCompact P. grandifloras ‘Astra Blue’ features dark blue buds that burst into 3"-diameter, violet-blue flowers. It makes an enchanting addition to gardens and containers. For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.
How To Grow Platycodon (Balloon Flower) - BBC Gardeners …
WEBSep 23, 2021 · Best varieties of platycodon to grow. Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Blue’ – starry violet blue flowers. Said to have good heat tolerance in summer. Height x Spread: 50cm x 50cm
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series) - RHS …
WEBPlatycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series) balloon flower 'Astra Blue' A dwarf herbaceous perennial with narrow, mid-green leaves and large, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers opening from inflated, balloon-like buds all summer
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue') in the ...
WEBPlant database entry for Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue') with 23 images and 23 data details.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series) - Shoot
WEBNov 16, 2011 · 'Astra Blue' is a compact, dwarf, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, blue-green leaves and large, balloon-like buds opening to light violet-blue flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Balloonflower)
WEBThe Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue', commonly known as Balloonflower, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Campanulaceae. It is a compact plant that typically grows up to 8 inches tall.