Balloon Flower Astra Double Blue

Balloon Flower Astra Double Blue, Platycodon 'Astra Double Blue', is a wonderful new dwarf variety! 'Astra' Platycodons are a new series that form compact, well branched plants. The interesting balloon like buds burst open into bell shaped double flowers. Its compact, uniform habit makes 'Astra Double Blue' a good selection for cut flowers, containers, or the garden. 'Astra Double Blue' Platycodon is an easy, trouble free perennial that thrives in almost any soil as long as it is well drained. It can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. It has exceptional branching and thick flower petals that make for long lasting periwinkle blue blossoms.