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Aster chinensis Red Ribbon
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Aster chinensis Red Ribbon
Half Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Late Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Fully double 3in incurved, crimson-scarlet blooms, with each petal having a white vertical stripe. Plenty of unusual flowers, on very dwarf, compact plants, making them ideal for containers, window boxes or bedding. Unlike other striped asters, Red Ribbon is remarkably true to type.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.