Aster Seeds - Powder Puff

5000 Seeds

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4.99

10000 Seeds

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8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 8

HEIGHT

12 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

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Name: Aster Seeds - Powder Puff
Brand: Outsidepride
SKU: 18679
Availability: InStock

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TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

8 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 - 14 inches

Add vibrant color to your garden with Outsidepride China Aster Flower Seeds (Callistephus Chinensis). Our easy-to-grow annuals bloom in a stunning mix of white, pink, deep rose, and purple flowers with creamy yellow centers. Suitable for areas under USDA Zones 3-8, China Aster seeds grow in full sun to partial shade and bloom throughout summer and fall. Perfect for cut flower arrangements, they grow 12-24 inches tall, are unpalatable to deer, and are low-maintenance, making them an excellent choice for any skilled gardener looking for a long-lasting floral display.

Both the Powder Puff and Sea Star varieties of China Asters showcase colorful blooms with a unique ruffled look. The vibrant mix of hues, including white, pink, deep rose, and purple, adds stunning visual appeal to any garden. Our full-bodied flowers for planting outdoors are perfect for creating beautiful bouquets or adding color to beds and borders. The tall, sturdy stems support the lush flowers, ensuring your garden is filled with vibrant blooms all summer and into fall.

China Aster varieties offer effortless beauty with each bloom. Powder Puff blooms in a lovely mix of colors, growing 12 to 24 inches tall, while the Sea Star variety features larger flowers that reach 24 inches in height. Both varieties provide a stunning array of colors, from white to vibrant pink and deep purple, adding layers of texture and color to your garden. Our resilient flowers grow in full sun or partial shade, offering vibrant, long-lasting blooms throughout the season. Making it the perfect flower seed for shade or sunny gardens.

Transform any landscape with the brilliance of China Aster plant bulbs for planting outdoors. To plant China Aster seeds, select a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep, spacing them 10-12 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Once seedlings are established, thin them to allow for proper airflow and healthy growth. China Asters thrive in cooler temperatures and will bloom vibrant flowers from late summer to fall.

China Aster (Callistephus Chinensis Powder Puff) - Attract attention to your garden by starting some Aster seeds! This wonderful China Aster flower seed produces double flowers atop two-foot high stems. Powder Puff Aster is one of the most popular cut flowers available from flower seed. These large flowers resemble chrysanthemum flowers and come in a mix of colors with creamy yellow centers. Asters establish nicely from flower seeds and bloom throughout summer.

Aster flowers are excellent for tall borders or beds. If you want a profusion of brilliant blooms for a long lasting flower bouquet, China Asters are an excellent choice. The easy-to-grow upright plants will continue to bloom throughout the summer. Aster plants prefer a sunny location; however, they will tolerate light shade. Sow Callistephus Chinensis seeds outdoors in rich, well-drained soil after all danger of frost is passed. For earlier blossoms, start flower seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. For successive blooms, plant these flower seeds at 2 week intervals.

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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