Platycodon - Balloon Flower Astra Pink

DESCRIPTION: Pink Balloon Flower has masses of beautiful spikes of pink bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. 

BOTANICAL NAME: Platycodon grandiflorus
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 45 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Bright bluish-purple
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Deep green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 (Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius)
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Border, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant