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RedCrocus Astra White Balloon Flower- Perennial for Garden & Container | Attracts Pollinators | Hardy Zone 3-8 1 Gallon

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RedCrocus Astra White Balloon Flower- Perennial for Garden & Container | Attracts Pollinators | Hardy Zone 3-8 1 Gallon

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SKU:pe1g5137-redcrocus

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Astra White' Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra White'

Description

An herbaceous perennial known for its distinctive balloon-shaped buds that open into star-shaped white flowers. It features lush green foliage and blooms from mid-summer to early fall, adding elegant beauty to gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border planting, rock gardens, and containers. Perfect for attracting pollinators and creating a focal point in landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Astra White' Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra White'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Astra White' Balloon Flower
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: 1 to 2 feet tall; spreading habit
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Nontoxic
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Lavender, Echinacea, Coreopsis

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Space 12-18 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist during growing season.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soil for best results.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Moderate humidity preferred.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones, minimal protection needed in warmer zones.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: 1-2 inches deep.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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