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Aster Seeds - Pink
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring and summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
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 Pink) - Easy-to-grow from Aster seeds! This intense pink Aster thrives in full-sun and in fertile but rather dry soils. Aster plants do well in the rock garden, front of the border or in containers.
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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 Pink) - Easy-to-grow from Aster seeds! This intense pink Aster thrives in full-sun and in fertile but rather dry soils. Aster plants do well in the rock garden, front of the border or in containers. Water deeply during dry spells, but avoid wetting the foliage. Butterflies and bees will love the Aster flowers. Aster Alpinus is an early-blooming species. It forms a low carpet of bright green leaves, bearing taller branching stems with daisy-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. It is not as long-lived as some, but it will freely sow its own flower seed to produce successive generations if allowed.
Asters perform best in full sun, but they will also provide a nice display in partial shade. Aster plants prefer well-drained soil that has been incorporated with organic matter. Deadheading promotes continued 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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