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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.