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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series) syn. Campanula grandiflora 'Astra Blue'
Balloon Flower 'Astra Blue'
Platycodon grandiflorus is a compact, upright, clump forming perennial with lance shaped blue-green foliage. It bears wide, bell-shaped flowers.
Contributed by @DenisBrayon
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Balloon Flower 'Astra Blue'
Latin name
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series) syn. Campanula grandiflora 'Astra Blue'
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Campanulaceae
ph
5.6 - 7.8 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (Astra Series) syn. Campanula grandiflora 'Astra Blue'
Platycodon grandiflorus is a compact, upright, clump forming perennial with lance shaped blue-green foliage. It bears wide, bell-shaped flowers.
Flowering Season
From Mid Summer TO Late Summer
Plant makes a good cut flower.
Planting Season 1
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Planting Season 2
From Late Autumn TO Early Winter
Plant in full sun or partial shade.