Platycodon 'Astra Pink'
  Common Name: Balloon Flower
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

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.

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  8-10 Inches
Spread:
  6-8 Inches
Flower Color:
  Pink shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Find Your Zone
Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
  Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Low water needs
  Average water needs
Need critter resistant plants?:
  Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Midsummer
How's your soil?:
  Poor Soil
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
  Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Container/Patio
  Eclectic

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Size(s) Offered:
  Bare Root: #1 Grade (25ct)
  Plugs: 72ct

Attributes:
Border plants
Container
Cut flower or foliage
Mass Planting

Homeowner 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.


Companions:
Common/Botanical Name
 Zones  
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name: Lavender-English
5,6,7,8,9
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Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
5,6,7,8,9
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Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy'
Common Name: Baby's Breath
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Dianthus 'Apple Slice' PPAF
Common Name: Pinks
4,5,6,7,8,9
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Fun Facts:

If you squeeze the buds, they making a popping sound, similar to a balloon popping.

While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.