Go Back Balloon Flower Astra Pink

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Platycodon 'Astra Pink'
    Deer Resistant Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Interesting balloon-like buds burst open into beautiful bell-shaped flowers. Exceptional branching and thick flower petals make for long-lasting light pink blooms. Its compact, uniform habit makes 'Astra Pink' a good selection for cut flowers, containers, or the garden.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Platycodons are easy, trouble-free perennials that thrive in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. They can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. Be patient in the spring, as this genus is slow to emerge. Cut the whole plant back after the first hard frost.

    Flower Color

    Pink

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    6-8 in.

    Good Companions

    Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), Lavender-English (Lavandula angustifolia), Pinks (Dianthus ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)

    Plant Height

    8-10 in

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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