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China Aster
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 153-10g
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual 60cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 535
A wonderful mix of China Aster with ostrich plume-type petals that comes in shades of purple, deep rose, pink, violet, and white. Flowers appear from early summer up to the first frost.
A must-have in cottage gardens, borders, pots, and containers, ideal for cut flowers and floral arrangements.
Pinch off faded flowers to encourage new blooms
Grow notes:
Tropical: Late Winter to Early Summer.
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer.
Cold: Spring to Early Summer.
Sow: 6mm deep.
For best results sow directly into the soil where they are to grow. If growing in trays transplant when large enough to handle to avoid excessive root disturbance.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant Space: 15cm
Flowering: 14 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Adaptable to most soils but prefers light to medium soil in an open sunny position, it is drought and frost-tender.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.