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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 1.425.170 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Platycodon grand. ‘Astra Semi-double Blue’ |
| Common name : Dwarf Balloon Flower |
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| 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 semi-double violet-blue blossoms. The small habit of this variety makes it a good choice for rock gardens and mixed containers. Because they come up very late in the spring, 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.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
20-25 cm
8-10 inches
Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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