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Aster Seeds - Gremlin Lavender
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Aster (Callistephus Tall Double Gremlin Lavender Blue) - Tiger Paw Aster seeds will produce this tall, showy variety of Asters. Aster seeds grow quickly and these flowers bloom heavily all season long. Aster Callistephus are great flowers for the cutting garden.MORE ASTER OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Double Gremlin Lavender Blue) - Tiger Paw Aster seeds will produce this tall, showy variety of Asters. Aster seeds grow quickly and these flowers bloom heavily all season long. Aster Callistephus are great flowers for the cutting garden. With long 30 inch stems and huge, double blooms, they make gorgeous arrangements and have a long vase-life. The one is lavender and absolutely stunning! Named Tiger Paw Aster because of the large double flower with curved and twisted petals that resemble a real tiger's paw.
To get a good start on the plant's development, start the Aster seeds indoors in spring. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover them. Once temperatures are consistently warm and frost danger has passed, transplant the Aster plants outdoors to their permanent location, preferably in full sun to partial shade.
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.
