Astra White
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra White'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-18 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown just below soil surface (1 in deep). |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy to sandy. |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Seed, careful division in spring. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Echinacea, Coreopsis, Liatris. |
Where it came from
| Grower | Sakata Ornamentals |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Emerges very late in spring; mark location to avoid accidental digging. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.
Maintenance
Divide rarely; fleshy taproots resent disturbance. Staking typically not required for the dwarf 'Astra' series.
Cleanup
Cut stems back to base in late autumn or leave for winter interest and cut back in early spring.
Notes
Buds swell into balloon-like spheres before bursting open into star-shaped flowers.