Astra White Balloon Flower

Astra White Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra White')Astra White Balloon Flower brings crisp, clean white blooms to summer borders in a compact plant that stays neat and easy to place. The balloon-like buds add a fun detail before opening, so the plant has interest even between bloom waves. Its tidy size works especially well at the front of beds or in containers where you want reliable color without a sprawling habit. Once established in well-drained soil, it returns each year with steady summer performance.Distinctive FeaturesThis cultivar is known for inflated buds that pop open into bright white, star-shaped flowers held above a compact clump of dark green foliage. Blooming typically runs through summer, and regular deadheading helps extend the display and keep the plant looking polished. It often emerges later than many perennials in spring, then fills in quickly as temperatures warm. Balloon flower prefers an undisturbed home, so it performs best when planted where i