{"product_id":"platycodon-grandiflorus-astra-pink-starter-balloon-flower-perennials","title":"3-Pack Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Pink' Starter Balloon Flower Perennials. Long-Lasting Pink Blooms. Love Sun.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: Balloon Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Starter Size: 2\" wide x 2 1\/4\" deep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSingle pink blooms on compact mound of deep-green foliage bearing long-lasting blooms. Heat tolerant.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Pink', commonly called balloon flower, is a hardy clump-forming perennial prized for its delicate star-shaped pink blooms and deep-green foliage. The distinctive inflated buds resemble tiny balloons before unfurling into long-lasting summer flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compact cultivar thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil—sunnier spots encourage the most prolific blooming. Expect mature plants to reach 2–2½ feet, making this variety ideal for border fronts and containers. A practical note: balloon flowers emerge late in spring, so mark the planting location to avoid accidentally disturbing dormant roots. Once established, the fleshy root system prefers to stay put, so choose its final location with care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for adding reliable summer color to gardens and mixed perennial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283773612098,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2386\/8994\/files\/platycodon-astra-pink-sg.jpg?v=1790652012","url":"https:\/\/hostaking.com\/products\/platycodon-grandiflorus-astra-pink-starter-balloon-flower-perennials","provider":"Hosta King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}