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Aster Seeds - Milady Rose
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Rose
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 Rose) - Aster seeds are so rewarding to grow, and this dwarf variety is ideal for baskets and containers! Aster Milady only reaches 10 inches in height but it has large 3 inch rose colored blooms.
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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
Aster (Callistephus Dwarf Milady Rose) - Aster seeds are so rewarding to grow, and this dwarf variety is ideal for baskets and containers! Aster Milady only reaches 10 inches in height but it has large 3 inch rose colored blooms. The flowers resemble powder puffs and are butterfly magnets. Milady Aster Rose is easily grown from flower seeds. The compact size make these Aster plants ideal for container gardening as well as borders and flower gardens.
Start Aster seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. The flower seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. Once established, Aster Milady plants are very heat resistant and virtually worry free. This Aster can produce non-stop rose blooms from summer until the first hard frost in autumn.
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.
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