Balloon Flower Astra Blue Hybrid
Simply the best Balloon Flower I have ever grown, bar none!
The good news begins the moment you plant the seeds. Unlike earlier varieties, Astra boasts a whopping 90% germination rate, so you get more plants from every packet of seeds. And such lovely plants they are ? compact yet well-branched, reaching 6 to 12 inches high, 6 to 8 inches wide, and just begging to be placed in your best flowerpots, windowboxes, and hanging baskets! Tolerant of full sun or light shade, they grow quickly and are wonderfully consistent across the series for bloomtime and height.
And then the flowers arrive! A full 3 inches across, they sport thicker petals than older Balloon Flower varieties, which help them stay fresh and attractive even longer. And because the plant is so densely branched, you can expect a bumper crop of bright blue blooms every summer from Astra Blue! The flowers begin with the first warm weather and don't quit 'til fall, blooming continuously (rather than in waves) for months!
If you like the looks of Astra Blue, consider a colorful planting of the whole series ? pink, white, and semi-double blue and lavender! Or just plant the mix of all 5 colors! Zones 4-9. Pkt is 20 seeds.
| Genus | Platycodon |
| Species | grandiflorus |
| Variety | Astra Blue Hybrid |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Compact |
| Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
| Plant Height | 6 in - 12 in |
| Bloom Size | 3 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Flower, Long Bloomers |
| Bloom Color | Blue |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Baskets, Containers, Cut Flowers |
