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Aster Seeds - Paeony White
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Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess White) - No garden can have enough of these tall, double white Asters! By growing Aster seeds, you can have as many plants as your landscape can hold for a marvelous display of color! Aster Callistephus blooms don't have to stay outside because they are perfect for cutting and have long sturdy stems and a long vase-life.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 White) - No garden can have enough of these tall, double white Asters! By growing Aster seeds, you can have as many plants as your landscape can hold for a marvelous display of color! Aster Callistephus blooms don't have to stay outside because they are perfect for cutting and have long sturdy stems and a long vase-life. This Aster Duchess is chrysanthemum-like with very large, double incurved flowers. Chrysanthemums don't come until autumn, but Aster flowers arrive weeks earlier and will bloom until the first frost.
Start the Aster seeds in the spring, 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Transplant outside once frost danger has passed and temperatures are consistently warm.
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.
