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Platycodon grandiflora 'Astra Pink', commonly known as the Astra Pink Balloon Flower, is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its soft pink, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped flowers. This low-maintenance plant is excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers, attracting pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to part sun.
- Water Requirements: Requires well-drained soil; water moderately, avoiding soggy conditions.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 3-8.
- Bloom Time: Early to late summer.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming; cut back stems in fall after foliage dies back.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers with good drainage.
- Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and amend with compost if needed for better drainage.
- Planting: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container, ensuring roots are well-covered.
- Spacing: Space plants 6-12 inches apart for healthy growth.
- Watering: Water deeply when soil is dry; avoid overwatering.
Fun Fact:
The balloon-like buds of Platycodon grandiflora give it its common name, as they inflate before bursting open into beautiful star-shaped flowers!