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Aster Seeds - Paeony Pink
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Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Pink) - Starting Aster seeds is a fun and rewarding way to bring this lovely tall pink Aster into your landscape. Aster Callistephus has chrysanthemum-like flowers that are very large and double with incurved petals to give maximum color display.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 Paeony Duchess Pink) - Starting Aster seeds is a fun and rewarding way to bring this lovely tall pink Aster into your landscape. Aster Callistephus has chrysanthemum-like flowers that are very large and double with incurved petals to give maximum color display. They blooms form on sturdy plants with an upright growth habit with 5 - 8 floral stems. The long stems make this Aster flower exceptional for cutting, and the bloom has a long vase-life. Aster Callistephus is a welcomed addition to the cutting garden!
Plan on starting the Aster seeds in spring 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Transplant outdoors once frost danger has passed. Position Aster plants in full sun to partial shade, and make sure that they are in soil that is moist but drains well. Asters will bloom until the first frost.
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.
