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Aster Seeds - Blue
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Aster (Aster Alpinus Blue) - Aster Alpinus is known for adapting. It can do well in full sun or partial shade, and it's very cold tolerant. It grows readily from Aster seeds and produces abundant flowers in shades of blue throughout the summer and into early autumn.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Aster (Aster Alpinus Blue) - Aster Alpinus is known for adapting. It can do well in full sun or partial shade, and it's very cold tolerant. It grows readily from Aster seeds and produces abundant flowers in shades of blue throughout the summer and into early autumn. Asters are known for strong flowering stalks with large flower heads. The flowers provide a good source of nectar for bees.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
