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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
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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- Sam L.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/18/25Nice addition
These Aster seeds produced a beautiful batch of blooms in August, about 5 months after planting in my deck planter. Super easy maintenance, heat tolerant in zone 7b. They did need to be propped up because they tend to be top heavy, especially after blooming!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/20/25Hey Sam,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our China Aster Blend Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that they gave you such gorgeous blooms in August - what perfect timing for late summer color! We really appreciate you mentioning that helpful tip about propping them up when they get top heavy - that's such useful advice for other gardeners growing these beauties! Keep on growing 🌻️
- ElizabethRated 5 out of 5 stars4/12/255 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.
- Sherri S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/11/255 Stars
I love Botanical Interests! Great seed with lots of information on the packet. Always the first place I shop for seeds.
- Tonya S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/255 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.
- Fernando C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/24/245 Stars
Seeds are great and the flowers are pretty I'm kind new to gardening but even though this was a lot of fun
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner