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Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Pink’


Dwarf Balloon Flower

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.425.190


Balloon Flowers are summer-blooming cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. This selection forms a compact mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped single soft-pink blossoms. The small habit of this variety makes it a good choice for rock gardens and mixed containers. Due to their late spring arrival, consider planting tulips or daffodils beside the clump to mark the location. Division is seldom necessary, and not always very successful because of the carrot-like root.

Further details for
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Pink’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate
  
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Pink’


Dwarf Balloon Flower

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.425.190


Balloon Flowers are summer-blooming cousins to the more familiar Bellflowers. This selection forms a compact mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped single soft-pink blossoms. The small habit of this variety makes it a good choice for rock gardens and mixed containers. Due to their late spring arrival, consider planting tulips or daffodils beside the clump to mark the location. Division is seldom necessary, and not always very successful because of the carrot-like root.

Further details for
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Pink’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate
  
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.