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Aster chinensis Pompon Splendid Mixed
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Aster chinensis Pompon Splendid Mixed
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Late Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 18 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border
Description
Distinctive close-knit 2-2.5in blooms in possibly the best color range. Very weather proof and long-lasting cut flower.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm(12in) apart.