Aster Seeds - Aster Callistephus Pompon Blue Flower Seed

Aster Seeds - Pompon Blue

Flower Specifications

Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 3 - 9

Height: 20 inches

Bloom Season: Early summer to early fall

Bloom Color: Dark blue w/ white center

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

Deer Resistant: Yes

House Plant: No

Latin Name: Callistephus Pompon

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: 9 - 12 inches

Aster (Callistephus Tall Pompon Blue) - Butterflies cannot resist Aster Callistephus, so start some Aster seeds to bring in the butterflies! This is one of the most unique Asters with massive disks of dark blue surrounding a white center. Bring some eye-catching color to the sunny garden by growing Asters. These Aster Pompons are also great for cutting with sturdy stems and a long vase-life.

Aster Pompon Blue is an annual so it grows quickly from Aster seeds. It is easy and fast to grow in the sunny garden, and does best in moist, well-drained soil. Callistephus Pompon Blue is wilt-tolerant, but all Asters do better if grown in different soil each year, so for subsequent plantings, change the location a bit. Deadhead Aster flowers to extend the bloom season even longer and keep the flowers coming back.

Start Aster seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the flowers seed into the soil and lightly cover it. Transplant Aster plants outdoors after frost danger has passed.

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