Aster Seeds

Needle Aster Purple – 300 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Bring vibrant purple color and texture to your garden with Needle Aster Purple (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, needle-shaped petals in rich purple tones. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, these asters bloom from late summer to autumn and attract pollinators. Easy to grow from seed, they provide long-lasting, eye-catching displays.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with dense needle-shaped purple flowers

• Long-lasting blooms from late summer to autumn

• Ideal for cutting and floral arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Vibrant seasonal color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer

China Aster Scarlet – 400 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Bring vibrant color and classic elegance to your garden with China Aster Scarlet (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, scarlet-colored flowers throughout late summer and autumn. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, these asters provide long-lasting blooms and attract pollinators. Easy to grow from seed, they add striking beauty to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with dense scarlet flowers

• Long-lasting blooms from late summer to autumn

• Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Vibrant seasonal color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer

China Aster Tall Pompon Rubens Mix – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with China Aster Tall Pompon Rubens Mix (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, pompon-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting for bouquets, these asters provide long-lasting blooms throughout late summer to autumn. Easy to grow, they bring classic elegance to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with pompon-shaped flowers

• Colorful mix: red, pink, purple, and white blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from late summer to autumn

• Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed flower gardens

• Borders and bedding displays

• Cut flower bouquets and arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks

Peony Aster ‘Blue Duchesse’ – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis) – Large-Flowered Annual Aster

Peony Aster ‘Blue Duchesse’ is a stunning variety producing large, double blooms in rich royal blue shades resembling peonies. The sturdy stems and full flowers make it an excellent choice for cutting, while its compact habit and long flowering season bring vibrant color to garden beds and borders from mid-summer through autumn.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Color: Deep blue

• Special: Peony-type double blooms; long-lasting flowers

Ideal For

• Cut flower gardens

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage gardens

• Container displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April

• Transplant outdoors: After frost

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade

Care Tips

• Remove faded blooms to prolong flowering.

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew.

• Excellent for bouquets and floral arrangements.

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.

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 "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 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