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Aster Seeds - Mix
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring and Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Aster (Aster Alpinus Mix) - Grow some Aster seeds and attract both bees and butterflies to your garden with Aster Alpinus. This mix of pale lavender, blue, pink, and white shades with a distinct crested center will look perfect in your rock garden.
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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 Mix) - Grow some Aster seeds and attract both bees and butterflies to your garden with Aster Alpinus. This mix of pale lavender, blue, pink, and white shades with a distinct crested center will look perfect in your rock garden. Aster plants can be planted in any place there is well-drained, rich soil in a sunny location. If planting in warmer zones such as 7 - 8, you may consider using mulch with grass clippings or peat moss around root systems in mid June to protect tender root systems from extreme heat. Keep well watered in dry periods and remove faded blooms regularly to prevent disease and promote continue blooming.
Sow Aster flower seed indoors in early spring using starter mix. Press flower seed into soil and barely cover. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart.
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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