RedCrocus Astra Mix Balloon Flower - Vibrant Blue, Pink, White, Hardy Perennial, Butterfly & Pollinator Attractant, Garden Border & Container Plant 2 Gallon
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This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after June 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.
RedCrocus Astra Mix Balloon Flower - Vibrant Blue, Pink, White, Hardy Perennial, Butterfly & Pollinator Attractant, Garden Border & Container Plant 2 Gallon
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Astra Mix' Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Mix' Blue, Pink, White
Description
The Astra Mix' Balloon Flower is a compact perennial featuring vibrant, showy balloon-shaped buds that open into star-shaped blooms in shades of blue, pink, and white. This hardy plant adds color and texture to borders and garden beds.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers. It attracts pollinators and provides a beautiful focal point in landscape designs.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Mix' -
Common Name: Astra Mix Balloon Flower -
Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall, spreading up to 12 inches -
Hardiness Zones: 4-8 -
Foliage Type: Deciduous, ovate green leaves -
Bloom Time: Summer to early Fall -
Growth Rate: Moderate -
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Bees and butterflies -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Keep away from pets if sensitive -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: Yes -
Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, Echinacea
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 12 inches apart. -
Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged -
Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soil -
Humidity: Average garden humidity -
Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming -
Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones, cut back in fall -
Planting Depth: 1-2 inches deep -
Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer in spring -
Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after June 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.
