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Aster Seeds - New England
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
20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
White w/ blue center
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 5.5 - 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
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
About...
New England Aster (Aster Novae Angliae) - This wild flower will grow in all regions of North America in full sun. New England Aster likes moisture and soil that is not heavily acidic, but grows well in meadows and will adapt to a variety of soil conditions.
MORE ASTER OPTIONS
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
9 - 12 inches
Aster (Callistephus Tall Pompon Blue Moon) - This is one of the most unique Asters plants you can start from flower seed! This white Aster Callistephus with a blue center grows to approximately 20 inches tall. Aster Blue Moon has large pompons which are 2 to 3 inches wide and simply loaded with petals. Massive disks of dark and light blue all centered on a white outer rim, adding eye-catching color to the flower border all summer long. Aster Pompon is exceptional as a cut flower and has a long vase-life indoors.
Aster Blue Moon is an annual so it grows quickly from flower seeds. It is also irresistible to butterflies. Asters are easy and fast to grow in the sunny garden and does best in moist, well-drained soil. Callistephus Pompon Blue Moon is wilt-tolerant, but all Asters do better if grown in different soil each year, so for subsequent plantings, change the location a bit. Deadhead flowers to extend the bloom season even longer and keep the flowers coming back.
Start the Aster seeds indoors in the early spring. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Transplant outdoors 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
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