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Asparagus Fern ‘Plumosus Nanus’ Seeds (Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus)

Asparagus Fern ‘Plumosus Nanus’ is a delicate, feathery perennial with fine, airy foliage that adds texture and elegance to gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. Hardy and versatile, it can be grown in sun or partial shade and makes an excellent filler or accent plant in borders and floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Fine, feathery foliage with soft, elegant texture

• Hardy, versatile, and low-maintenance

• Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Asparagus setaceus plumosus nanus

• Perennial (often grown as annual in colder climates)

• Height: 30–60 cm

• Bloom time: Summer (small inconspicuous flowers)

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and hanging baskets

• Filler or accent plant in flower arrangements

• Indoor or outdoor ornamental foliage

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

• Foliage develops as plant matures

Asparagus Pea – Seeds (Tetragonolobus purpureus)

Asparagus Pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus) is a vigorous, climbing annual producing clusters of attractive, purple-pink pea-like flowers. Its edible pods have a mild, asparagus-like flavor, making it perfect for both ornamental and culinary use. Blooming from summer to autumn, this versatile plant thrives on trellises, fences, and obelisks, adding vertical interest, color, and delicious harvests to your garden.

Why Grow "Asparagus Pea"

• Vigorous climber with purple-pink flowers

• Edible pods with a mild asparagus-like taste

• Long flowering and harvesting season

• Perfect for vertical gardening on trellises and fences

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Tetragonolobus purpureus)

• Height: 150–180 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, obelisks, edible gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical displays in small or large gardens

• Edible and ornamental gardening

• Container and patio planting

• Gardeners seeking climbers with attractive flowers and tasty pods

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

Asperula ‘Blue Woodruff’ Seeds (Asperula orientalis)

Asperula ‘Blue Woodruff’ is a charming perennial with delicate star-shaped blue flowers that bloom in late spring. Its low-growing, mat-forming habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and underplanting. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots and attracts pollinators for a lively spring display.

What Makes It Special

• Star-shaped, sky-blue flowers in late spring

• Low-growing, mat-forming habit ideal for groundcover

• Hardy, long-lasting, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Asperula orientalis

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Groundcover and underplanting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Space seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" is a charming dwarf variety that produces a vivid carpet of colorful blooms in late summer and autumn. With compact, bushy growth and daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, blue, and white, this mix is perfect for brightening borders, rockeries, and container displays. Long-lasting blooms make them excellent for cutting, bringing cheer indoors as well.

Why Grow Aster "Color Carpet Mix"?

• Compact, bushy habit with masses of blooms

• Vibrant mix of summer and autumn colors

• Long flowering season

• Great for edging, containers & small gardens

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: July–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Bedding & edging

• Rock gardens and low borders

• Patio containers

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in trays or pots, lightly covering seeds

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20 cm apart

• Sow outdoors: May, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Remove faded blooms to extend flowering season

Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue produces large, fully double, deep blue flowers that brighten borders and bouquets. Compact and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and is easy to grow.

Why Grow Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue?

• Large, double deep blue blooms

• Long-flowering annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Perfect for borders and cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: April–May

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Care: Moderate watering; deadhead for continuous blooms

Aster Dwarf ‘Pinocchio’ Mixed – Bright, Bushy, and Long-Flowering

• Aster Dwarf ‘Pinocchio’ Mixed offers a cheerful display of compact, bushy plants covered in semi-double blooms in shades of pink, red, violet, and white. These easy-to-grow annuals provide long-lasting color from summer into autumn, making them ideal for borders, pots, and cutting.

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  What Makes It Special

  • Charming mix of bright, semi-double blooms

  • Compact plants perfect for small gardens and containers

  • Long flowering season until the first frost

  • Excellent for cutting and fresh arrangements

  • Low-maintenance and rewarding for all gardeners

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  Key Features

  • Height: 20–25 cm – neat, compact habit

  • Flowers in a wide range of vibrant colors

  • Works well in formal and informal displays

  • Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

  • Great choice for beginners

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  Ideal For

  • Bedding and border edging

  • Patio pots, window boxes, and containers

  • Cottage gardens and mixed displays

  • Fresh cut flowers for the home

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  Sowing

  • Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

  • Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 16–20°C

  • Germination: 7–14 days

  • Space plants 20–25 cm apart

  • Prefers full sun and moderate watering

Aster Powder Puff Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Aster Powder Puff is a stunning annual variety producing large, fluffy, chrysanthemum-like blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors. Its double flowers resemble soft powder puffs, adding texture and richness to summer and autumn borders. Easy to grow and long-lasting as cut flowers, they make an excellent addition to cottage gardens and floral displays.

What Makes It Special

• Large, fully double “powder puff” blooms

• Available in a wide range of bright, cheerful colors

• Excellent as a cut flower with a long vase life

• Strong stems and bushy growth habit

Key Features

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis

• Variety: Powder Puff

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–70 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–October

Ideal For

• Borders and bedding displays

• Cutting for floral arrangements

• Cottage gardens and mixed borders

• Late-summer color in the garden

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or direct sow outdoors from April–May

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on moist seed compost, cover lightly with soil or vermiculite

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 18–20°C

3. Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough, transplant 30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly, avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew

Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix – 450 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Create a dazzling summer display with Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix. This vibrant blend produces elegant, daisy-like blooms in a full spectrum of colors. Tall and graceful, these asters make a striking addition to borders and provide long stems ideal for cutting.

Why Grow 'Rainbow' Single Mix

• Wide range of bright, cheerful colors

• Tall, upright habit for garden impact

• Perfect for cut flowers and bouquets

• Long flowering season

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 60–80 cm (tall)

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Summer flower beds and displays

• Bright floral arrangements

• Adding height to mixed borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays/pots

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong blooming

🌸 Callistephus chinensis Aster ‘Andrella Mix Super’ – Early, Upright Plants with Large Open Blooms

‘Andrella Mix Super’ is an early-flowering China aster blend producing large, open flowers with a distinctive double row of petals around the centre. The plants have a strong, upright habit and flower reliably from summer onwards, making this mix ideal for borders, bedding displays and cutting. The airy, open flower form adds a lighter look than fully double asters, while still offering excellent garden performance and vase life.

Key Features

● Large open flowers with a clear double row of petals

● Early-flowering mix for quick summer colour

● Upright habit with strong stems

● Excellent for borders, bedding and cut flowers

● Reliable performance in sunny, well-drained sites

How to Sow & Grow Aster ‘Andrella Mix Super’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VI–IX (June–September) (early for asters)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start indoors for the earliest flowering and best uniformity.

● Water at soil level to keep foliage dry.

● Avoid growing asters in the same spot every year.

● Cut stems regularly to encourage continued flowering.