Astra Double Blue Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Double Blue'
SKU
05817
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 8 to 10 in. tall and 6 to 8 in. wide. |
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| Bloom Time | Early to late summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Best in organically rich, loamy soil. Avoid wet or poorly-drained sites. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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