Aster Seeds

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

Peony Aster 'Delicate Pink' – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

The Peony Aster 'Delicate Pink' is a breathtaking annual with large, fully double flowers that resemble garden peonies. Its soft blush-pink blooms make an elegant display in borders, beds, and cutting gardens. With strong, upright stems and a long flowering season, this variety is also an excellent choice for floral arrangements.

Highlights

• Large, fully double peony-like blooms

• Beautiful soft pink color

• Excellent as a cut flower

• Long-lasting summer blooms

• Strong and upright stems

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis

• Variety: Peony Aster 'Delicate Pink'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–60 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: July–October

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens

• Borders and beds

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Elegant pastel displays

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr at 18–21°C

• Cover lightly with fine compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

New England Aster ‘Sky Blue’ Seeds (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Brighten your late-season garden with New England Aster ‘Sky Blue’ (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae). This hardy perennial produces masses of sky-blue daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn, creating a stunning display in borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color when many other plants have finished blooming.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart once established.

• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and support healthy growth.

• Cut back after flowering to maintain plant vigor.

Key Features

• Sky-blue, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn

• Hardy perennial, long-flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vibrant late-season color to garden beds

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For extended blooms, sow successive batches or cut flowers regularly to encourage new growth.

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 "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 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

Annual Cut Flowers ‘Summer Bouquets’ Mix – 1 g Seeds

Bring armfuls of vibrant, long-lasting blooms to your home and garden with this specially selected Annual Cut Flowers ‘Summer Bouquets’ Mix. Including snapdragons, zinnias, larkspur, asters, and marigolds, this blend provides color, fragrance, and variety all summer long. Perfect for cutting gardens, borders, and cheerful summer displays.

Why Grow "Summer Bouquets Mix"

• Diverse blend of classic annual cut flowers

• Long flowering season with continuous color

• Excellent for fresh bouquets and arrangements

• Easy to grow, great for gardeners of all levels

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower mix

• Height: 30–90 cm (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Cut flowers, borders, summer beds, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and flower beds

• Summer bouquets and arrangements

• Bright, colorful borders

• Attracting pollinators

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Sow direct, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–21 days, depending on species

• Thin seedlings to allow space for growth

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ (Callistephus chinensis) is a charming annual featuring abundant, fully double blooms in soft salmon-rose hues. Blooming from mid-summer to autumn, these compact asters are perfect for borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and add long-lasting color, making them ideal for cheerful summer displays and cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow "Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose"

• Fully double, soft salmon-rose blooms

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn

• Compact, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and excellent for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to compact spaces and borders

• Container planting and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering