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China Aster Blend Aster Seeds

China Aster Blend Aster Seeds

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4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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When the sunshine and heat have you reaching for iced tea, this selection of old-fashioned, single-flowered China asters will make your garden come alive with cool colors like red, pink, purple, and white. Grow them near the back of the flowerbed for a midsummer surprise for you and the pollinators. A longtime florist's favorite, they make fabulous, long-lasting cut flowers.

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(~360 seeds)

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Native: China

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Midsummer to fall

Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall, 12"–18" wide

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer for winter bloom.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer for winter bloom.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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  • Elizabeth
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/12/25
    5 Stars

    I had a packet of these aster seeds in my refrigerator for two years. I planted them even though the seeds were "expired" and they came up and were hardy, everblooming and colorful. A must buy.

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  • Sherri S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/11/25
    5 Stars

    I love Botanical Interests! Great seed with lots of information on the packet. Always the first place I shop for seeds.

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  • Tonya S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/9/25
    5 Stars

    This was my first time growing asters. I was pleasantly surprised by their cheerful beauty. I sewed 2 seeds in a milk jug and both came up. I happily got one pink and one purple but didn’t think about getting a picture of the purple as they bloomed the following week while we were on vacation. I transplanted them into pots but this year I will put them straight in the ground as my pots were too short to support their height and bushiness forcing me to prop the pots up against things. They use a bit of water so I think in the ground they will be happier. But even with the water and support struggle they performed extremely well. I’m looking forward to planting them again this year.

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  • Fernando C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/24/24
    5 Stars

    Seeds are great and the flowers are pretty I'm kind new to gardening but even though this was a lot of fun

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  • Joyce D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    5 Stars

    I agree with Jacqueline. I also grew these for the first time this year and they were wonderful. The do bloom later in the season like most asters but the daisy like flowers are so pretty. They grow tall and branching so you can get many flowers just from one main stem. I got white, pink and deep lavender with bright yellow centers. The bees really enjoy them too!

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