{"product_id":"platycodon-grandiflorus-astra-blue","title":"Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing dark blue, balloon-like buds that open into 3\"-diameter, violet-blue flowers with extra thick petals that extend the duration of the blooms, compact \u003cem\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Astra Blue’ makes an enchanting addition to garden beds and container plantings. The neatly mounding, sturdy, well-branched plants have finely textured foliage that remains dark green throughout the heat of summer. One of the Astra series of Balloon Flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to meadows and hillsides in China, Japan, Korea and Siberia, clump-forming Balloon Flower derives its common name from balloon-like flower buds that open into five-pointed, bell-shaped flowers that face upward or outward. Plants in this genus like well-drained soil rich in organic material. Compact P. grandifloras ‘Astra Blue’ features dark blue buds that burst into 3\"-diameter, violet-blue flowers. It makes an enchanting addition to gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979240194201,"sku":"0036517-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/36517-2.jpg?v=1784818128","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/products\/platycodon-grandiflorus-astra-blue","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}