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Aster Seeds - Milady Scarlet
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Scarlet
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEEDS PER POUND
1,029,655
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.5-6.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Dark blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Scarlet
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Coral-rose
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Aster (Callistephus Dwarf Milady Scarlet) - Start some Aster seeds and grow the perfect summer annual for the front of the border. Callistephus Dwarf Milady is a wonderful dwarf Aster with large 3 inch blooms that are brilliant scarlet red in color.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Aster seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Transplant the Aster plants into the garden after frost danger has passed.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 45 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Sow seed on surface, lightly cover
SOWING RATE
1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 1 pound per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
New England Aster (Aster Novae Angliae) - New England Aster seeds will grow in all regions of North America in full sun. Purple Asters are so lovely, and one of the more easily identifiable features of the New England Aster is the large number of purple petals, which should be forty or more. Some wild flower specialists believe there could be more then 100. Another feature is the hairy stems and leaves that exist on most Aster plants. Truly, New England Aster is one of the most beautiful wildflowers there is, and they are so easily established by sowing wild flower seeds!
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Dark Blue) - Your neighbors will admire these stunning Asters. If you're growing them from Aster seeds, be sure to grow a few more for your neighbors! These Paeony Duchess Asters have very large, double incurved petals and are somewhat similar to a fall chrysanthemum. A truly unique flower that is a must have for any flower garden.
Cutting garden flower
This dark blue Aster flower is stunning both in the garden and in the vase. Aster Callistephus has an upright growth habit and the stems are long and strong making it an excellent addition to the cutting garden.
Aster seed | dark blue
How to grow
How To Grow Aster Paeony From Seed: Annuals grow quickly from flower seeds. Start the Aster seeds indoors in the early spring by pressing the flower seeds into the soil and lightly covering them. Keep the Aster seeds moist.
Transplant the Aster plants outdoors after hardening them off for 10 - 14 days. Transplant in well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: Cover thinly with topsoil after sowing
Flower Specifications
Aster Paeony Dark Blue does best in full sun to partial shade areas. These Asters have 5 - 8 floral stems and bloom from early summer to fall.
- Height: 28 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Mix) - You cannot go wrong with this incredible mix of colors! This Aster seed mix offers colors of yellow, scarlet, apricot, dark blue and more. Duchess Asters have huge, double blooms with incurved petals that grow on tall, upright plants with 5 to 8 floral stems. Aster Callistephus is an excellent cutting flower and has a long vase-life. Their flowers are similar to autumn chrysanthemums, but they bloom so much earlier in the season.
Asters grow quickly and bloom heavily. Start the Aster seeds in the spring 6 to 8 weeks before the end of frost season. The flower seeds are small, so press them into the soil gently and lightly cover them. Harden the Aster plants off for 10 to 14 days before transplanting outdoors in a sunny to part sun position.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Scarlet) - Grow these Aster seeds and you will not be disappointed! Such beauty and incredible color from these Paeony Duchess Asters with their incurved flowers. Nothing is more stunning in the flower bed than scarlet red blooms! This Aster Callistephus resembles a chrysanthemum with the huge flowers on upright plants. Aster plants are a wonderful addition to any sunny garden or flower border.
Sow these Aster flower seeds in well-drained soil and thinly cover. Keep the flower seed moist until germination occurs. Aster flowers prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Asters are annuals that grow quickly from flower seeds. Start the Aster seeds indoors in the early spring. Press the flower seed in the soil and lightly cover. Harden the Aster plants off for 10 - 14 days before transplanting outdoors. Aster plants prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Pink) - Starting Aster seeds is a fun and rewarding way to bring this lovely tall pink Aster into your landscape. Aster Callistephus has chrysanthemum-like flowers that are very large and double with incurved petals to give maximum color display. They blooms form on sturdy plants with an upright growth habit with 5 - 8 floral stems. The long stems make this Aster flower exceptional for cutting, and the bloom has a long vase-life. Aster Callistephus is a welcomed addition to the cutting garden!
Plan on starting the Aster seeds in spring 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Transplant outdoors once frost danger has passed. Position Aster plants in full sun to partial shade, and make sure that they are in soil that is moist but drains well. Asters will bloom until the first frost.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess White) - No garden can have enough of these tall, double white Asters! By growing Aster seeds, you can have as many plants as your landscape can hold for a marvelous display of color! Aster Callistephus blooms don't have to stay outside because they are perfect for cutting and have long sturdy stems and a long vase-life. This Aster Duchess is chrysanthemum-like with very large, double incurved flowers. Chrysanthemums don't come until autumn, but Aster flowers arrive weeks earlier and will bloom until the first frost.
Start the Aster seeds in the spring, 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Transplant outside once frost danger has passed and temperatures are consistently warm.
Common Questions
I thought asters were hardy perennials?
Many asters are hardy perennials but the annual aster, or China Aster, is not hardy and is grown as an annual.
Are they good for cutting?
Yes, they are excellent for cut flowers! Cut when 2/3 of the way open.
Why haven’t my asters bloomed?
There are a number of possible causes for this. Asters need full sun to grow well and bloom. They may be getting too much nitrogen, not have enough other nutrients, they may be stressed by drought or too much water, or it may just be too early. Asters bloom in fall, when days are growing shorter.
Can I grow China aster in containers?
Yes, just be mindful that they will not bloom until later summer, so combine them with summer bloomers. Make sure the container is large; they grow 24 inches tall, and use a commercial potting mix.
Do aster attract pollinators?
Yes they are butterfly magnets!
Are asters deer resistant?
Yes, asters tend to be deer resistant.
Can I grow asters in containers?
Yes, smaller varieties are fine in containers.
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