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Aster Composition
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Aster Composition
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
Bright colors of A. novi-belgi and novae-angliae composed for a contrasting rich color range of long stemmed autumnal flowers for cutting.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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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 21-100 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.