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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: China
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall, 12"–18" wide
Variety Info: Fully-double, 2'' blue-purple flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower
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: Start 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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Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flower in the morning, choosing buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently.
Special Care: Mulch plants (avoid mulch touching stems) to help keep shallow aster roots consistently moist. Staking may be necessary. To reduce the possibility of common diseases, avoid wetting leaves when watering, and ensure good air circulation with proper thinning and spacing.
- Sam L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/1/25Worth the wait
Started these flowers inside in mid spring, and when the temps were right transplanted them on the deck. We've been watching them for buds, and in late July we started seeing plenty of them forming. Now they are popping out into a most beautiful bloom, with many more on the way. Very nice addition to our mountain view!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Sam L.,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful growing journey! It sounds like you did everything just right with the indoor start and careful transplanting timing. What a wonderful addition to your mountain view - we can only imagine how stunning those blue asters must look against that backdrop! Your patience and care really paid off beautifully! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ken S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/20/255 Stars
Lovely plant, switches from pale blue to deep purple and keeps the purple for months! So many blooms. Highly recommended.
- Jennifer Y.Rated 4 out of 5 stars9/16/244 Stars
I had great germination on entire packet. Beautiful purple blooms. Had color from these for months! Will be planting more next year but in clusters for a more full and striking visual.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kim M.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/6/243 Stars
I'm sorry to report that these did not grow. The excessive rain interfered with many, many of my seeds. But I am certain the seed quality was not the issue.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Tavonya D.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars3/16/244 Stars
Everything I bought is exceptional.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/18/24Hey Tavona, Thank you so much for your kind words. We'd love to see photos sometime. Keep on growing 🌻️