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Aster Milady Lilac Seed Packet
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Aster Seeds - Milady Lilac

1000 Seeds
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4.99
2000 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early summer to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Lilac

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

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Aster (Callistephus Dwarf Milady Lilac) - Nothing is sweeter in the summer flower bed than dwarf Asters! They are easy to establish from flower seeds, and this Aster Milady variety will grow quickly, reaching 10 inches tall.

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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

12 inches

Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster Flower Garden
Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster Seed Packets For Planting
Outsidepride Milady Aster Seeds (Callistephus Dwarf Milady) offer vibrant, annual flower seeds that thrive in USDA Zones 3-9. Our compact, bushy plants grow to a manageable height of just 10 inches, making them perfect for containers, borders, and smaller garden spaces. Featuring fully double blooms in stunning shades of blue, scarlet, rose, and lilac, they provide non-stop color from early summer to fall. Heat and drought tolerant, our long-lasting asters are available in 1,000 or 2,000 seed packets, giving you everything you need for a vibrant, low-maintenance garden.
Purple Double Blooms of Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster
Fully Double Blooms
Our aster flower seeds feature fully double blooms in stunning shades of blue, scarlet, rose, and lilac. These vibrant, dense blooms provide a rich, textured look, making them an eye-catching addition to your garden. Perfect for adding long-lasting color to any space.
Upright, Bushy Growth of Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster
Upright, Bushy Growth
Our seeds showcase compact, bushy growth that forms strong, dense plants. These flower seeds yield vibrant, multi-layered blooms in a striking array of rich, eye-catching colors, making them perfect for long-lasting beauty to small spaces, containers, and sunny borders.
Pink Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster
Long-Lasting Blooms
Our Aster plants feature long-lasting blooms that retain vibrant color throughout the growing season. These flowers stay fresh from summer until the first frost. The plant's robust nature ensures extended flowering, making it an excellent choice for continuous color.
Red Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster flowers
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Our annual flower seeds are heat and drought tolerant, thriving even in challenging conditions. This robust feature allows them to endure high temperatures and dry spells, maintaining their vibrant blooms without needing constant attention. Perfect for gardens with varying climates.
Flower Seed Varieties of Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster
Our callistephus flower seeds produce stunning, multi-layered blooms in vibrant shades of red, pink, and purple, bringing striking color to any garden. These cut flower seeds flourish in USDA Zones 3-9 and are heat and drought tolerant, providing consistent, long-lasting beauty throughout the growing season. With compact, bushy growth, they are perfect for cut flower gardens, borders, and containers. These hardy flowers require minimal care, offering a vibrant and low-maintenance addition to your garden landscape.
Bloom Season, Color, & Height Chart of Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster Flowers
Our Aster Milady plants offer season-long beauty, with vibrant blooms that endure from early summer to fall. This extended bloom period is the result of their robust growth, allowing them to thrive throughout the seasons. Their compact size (10 inches) makes them versatile for any landscape, whether in borders, containers, or flower beds. With a stunning array of colors, they ensure your garden stays full of rich, eye-catching beauty, offering consistent color and charm throughout the growing season.
Callistephus Dwarf Milady Aster Flower Seed Mixture
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors in well-drained soil after the frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface—do not cover—as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until sprouts emerge. Space plants 8–10 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and full growth. For best coverage, sow at a rate of approximately 2–3 seeds per inch in rows spaced 12 inches apart. These dwarf asters thrive in full sun and are perfect for borders, containers, and garden beds, attracting pollinators with their vibrant daisy-like flowers.

Aster (Callistephus Dwarf Milady Lilac) - Nothing is sweeter in the summer flower bed than dwarf Asters! They are easy to establish from flower seeds, and this Aster Milady variety will grow quickly, reaching 10 inches tall. This Aster plant has large 3 inch bloom that are lilac in color, and the butterflies cannot resist them! They are heat resistant and long-blooming to give color all summer long right up until the first hard frost.

Callistephus Dwarf Milady seeds can be started indoors. Place the flower seeds in starter trays with quality seed starter mix and lightly cover the seeds. Keep the Aster seeds moist until germination.

Common Questions

Q

I thought asters were hardy perennials?

A

Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.

Q

Are they good for cutting?

A

Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.

Q

Why haven’t my asters bloomed?

A

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.

Q

Can I grow China aster in containers?

A

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.

Q

Do aster attract pollinators?

A

Yes they are butterfly magnets!

Q

Are asters deer resistant?

A

Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.

Q

Can I grow asters in containers?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.

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