Aster Seeds

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

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

🌸 Callistephus chinensis Pompon Aster ‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ – Compact Plants with Perfect Pompon Blooms

‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ is a striking pompon aster variety producing perfectly rounded, fully double flowers inspired by the Japanese “rising sun” colour style. The mix consists of red-and-white, blue-and-white, and pink-and-white blooms, each with a clear contrasting centre. The flowers are held on strong stems above neat, compact plants. Flowering in late summer, this variety is ideal for bedding displays, borders, containers and cut flowers. Uniform growth and excellent flower form make it a favourite for both gardens and floral arrangements.

Key Features

● Fully double, perfectly rounded pompon flowers

● Attractive colour mix inspired by “Hi-no-maru” style

● Compact, upright plants with strong stems

● Excellent for bedding, pots and cut flowers

● Late-summer colour when many annuals fade

How to Sow & Grow Pompon Aster ‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once seedlings are sturdy and frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VII–IX (July–September)

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 soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Avoid growing asters in the same spot every year to reduce disease risk.

● Water at soil level to keep foliage dry.

● Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth.

● Cut flowers regularly to extend blooming.

● Ideal for late-summer borders and floral displays.

Special Features

● Classic pompon flower shape with excellent uniformity

● Strong stems ideal for cutting

● Decorative Japanese-inspired colour mix

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 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

New York Aster ‘Novi-Belgii’ Seeds (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

Enhance your late-season garden with New York Aster ‘Novi-Belgii’ (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii). This hardy perennial produces dense clusters of violet-blue daisy-like flowers with golden centers in late summer and autumn, bringing vibrant color to borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds a classic cottage garden charm.

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

• Violet-blue, daisy-like flowers with golden centers

• 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.

🌸 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.

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

Corn Marigold ‘Eastern Star’ Seeds (Chrysanthemum segetum)

Corn Marigold ‘Eastern Star’ is an annual wildflower that lights up gardens with vibrant golden-yellow blooms. Blooming from late spring through summer, it adds a cheerful splash of color to borders, wildflower meadows, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators and brings a natural, meadow-like charm.

What Makes It Special

• Bright golden-yellow blooms all summer

• Hardy, easy-to-grow annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum segetum

• Annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year