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Chinese Aster Lady Coral Lavender - 50 seeds

3,95
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High germination rates Hoge kiemkracht Hohe Keimrate Taux de germination élevé
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Color guarantee Kleur garantie Farbgarantie Garantie de couleur
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Cut flower Snijbloem Schnittblume Fleur coupée
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Detailed sowing instructions Gedetailleerde zaai-instructies Detaillierte Aussaatanweisungen Instructions de semis détaillées

Description

This fantastic variety of tall asters features huge double blooms, making them excellent and long-lasting cut flowers. If you enjoy growing those WOW-flowers, these are an absolute must-grow! This purple lavender variety stands out with the most beautiful and unique color available, adding a stunning touch to any garden or floral arrangement. Enhance your garden and bouquets with the exquisite charm of Chinese Aster Lavender!

Specifications

  • Color
    Purple/Lavender
  • When can you sow
    February, March, April, May
  • Does it attract pollinators
    Yes
  • Plant type
    Half-hardy annual (-8°C)
  • Cut flower
    Yes
  • Amount of seeds
    50
  • Can grow in pot
    No
  • Sun requirements
    Full sun or partial sun
  • Warranty
    True color warranty

Growth tips

Planting information to grow China Asters

Plant type: half-hardy annual, can withstand mild frost
Height: 60-80 centimeters
Position: full sun or partial shade
Planting time: from 6-8 weeks before the last frost under glass or after frost outside
Germination: Takes 7-14 days 15-20°C
Bloom time: 110-120 days after sowing
Spacing: 25-30 centimeters
Pruning/pinching: no not needed
Flowers: July to October, depending on the weather and moment of sowing
Pollinator-friendly: Yes but only when flowers are fully open
Number of seeds per pack: 50

How to Grow Annual Chinese Lavender from Seed

Growing annual Chinese asters from seed is straightforward. Start the seeds in late winter to early spring in module trays within a greenhouse or on a windowsill. While direct sowing in April is possible, it's not a method we recommend as we haven't tested it. Covering the seeds isn't necessary, as they germinate quickly. However, note that the plants grow slowly.

Plant the seedlings out from the end of April after hardening them off. Staking is required to support the large flowers. To prevent Fusarium Wilt, rotate their planting location in the garden each year. The plants begin to flower about 100-120 days after sowing and will continue to produce blooms until early autumn.

These asters make excellent cut flowers due to their strength. Pick them when the flowers have opened, but before the yellow center is visible. Picking too early might cause them to wilt. When harvested at the right stage, these flowers can last up to 10 days in a vase.

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Chinese Aster Lady Coral Lavender - 50 seeds

3,95

This fantastic variety of tall asters features huge double blooms, making them excellent and long-lasting cut flowers. If you enjoy growing those WOW-flowers, these are an absolute must-grow! This purple lavender variety stands out with the most beautiful and unique color available, adding a stunning touch to any garden or floral arrangement. Enhance your garden and bouquets with the exquisite charm of Chinese Aster Lavender!

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