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Aster Seeds - Pompon Blue
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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.MORE ASTER OPTIONS
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.