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Giant Aster Princess Callistephus chinensis 24-30 in. Hardy Annual One of our grower's very favorite for its long-lasting quality. This pretty pink, magenta, and purple aster produces many 2 1/2 in. yellow-centered blooms on 18 in. long sideshoots. Blooms exuberantly even after light frosts. Best transplanted. Planting Depth: 1/4" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 65-70°F Days to Germ.: 7-14 Plant Spacing: 8-12" Days to Maturity: 75-85 Full Sun Moderate Water
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A superb aster which makes a tine display in the border and is wonderful for cutting. The extra double large quilled flowers of soft creamy pink are borne on thick, strong stems. Robust in growth and free flowering. Height 50-60cm (20-24in). Flowers summer.
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Aster Seeds, Crego Mixed 470 mg
One of the most popular cut flowers, this mixture features large, chrysanthemum-type double flowers on 2 ft high stems. Colors include blue, red, pink and white. Easy to grow plants will bloom throughout summer. Ideal in borders, rock gardens and containers. 8-10 days to sprouts.
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China Asters arent a shy flower- with blooms as long as 3 inches wide, these flowers demand to be noticed. These annuals come in purple, white, and many different shades of pink. The centers are a golden yellow to contrast with the striking colors of the petals. They prefer full sun and plenty of water. The seeds need to be kept moist while they are sprouting. After about 10 to 20 days, China Asters begin growing toward their full height of up to 2 feet in height. They should be planted about 2...
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New England Aster Seeds (Aster novae-angliae)
The glorious large-flowered purple (rarely pink) aster that is the grandparent of many garden hybrids, New England aster is one of the top colormakers for a late fall meadow. When other flowers are gone, it is at its peak. Seed is costly since it is produced so late in the season, it is hard to collect in quantity.
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Zone 1 -July 15th -June 15th. Zone 2 -August 15th- May 15th. Zone 3 -September 15th May 15th. Zone 4 -September 15th May 15th. Zone 5 -October 15th April 15th. Zone 6 -October 15th April 15th. Zone 7 -October 15th April 15th. Zone 8 -November 15th March 15th. Zone 9 -December 15th February 15th. Zone 10 -December 15th January 31st (sometimes earlier). Zone 11 _No frost. No frost.
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This art print is reproduced from a vintage postcard or other small original material. The original dot pattern may be visibly enlarged in the print, giving it a unique, vintage appearance.
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Sturdy, stoloniferous plants flower handsomely purple in the fall. Good grass and rabbit competitor. The flowers are by far the largest I've seen on an aster, measuring over an inch across. The dried root is used in Chinese medicine to relieve chronic cough and expel phlegm. Easily grown plant prefers regular garden soil and full sun to part shade and moist soil. These are indestructible. Sow just under surface and tamp. Germination in cool soils of fall or early spring, requiring about 3 weeks...
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Pot & Patio Aster 500 Seeds
A dwarf aster ideally suited for beds, borders or patio containers. Early flowering and easily grown. A lovely mixture of colors. Height 10-12 inches. Approximately 50 seeds per package.
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Callistephus chinensis Superb semi-double mixture with a full range of colors and bicolors, great for cut flowers or displays. Heat and disease tolerant. Colors include: apricot, blue, blue tipped with white, blush, crimson, light blue, pink, pink tipped with white, red, rose, salmon, scarlet, violet striped, white, and yellow. Hardy annual, 24-26" tall.
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Soil Wet Mesic , Mesic , Dry Mesic , Dry
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Origin: US NativeOther Common Names: Western Silver AsterDuration: PerennialBloom Time: Late FallHeight: 8 to 12Spacing: 12 to 15Light: Full Sun to Part ShadeSoil Moisture: DryUSDA Zone: 4b-9aGermination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water. Slow to germinate.Seeds Per Oz: 41500One of the more challenging wildflowers to grow, this perennial is well worth the effort! Pretty purple flowers grace the silky grey-green leaves. Sometimes called the 'Silver Aster', it...
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Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed sowing mix. Apply a fine sprinkling of vermiculite or sowing mix. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.
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Common name: western aster. Scientific name: Aster occidentalis. Duration: Perennial. Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower). Habitat: Moist habitat to seasonally dry, full sun to partial shade. Blooming period: Midsummer to frost. Color: Purple rays with yellow disk flowers in center. Height: 1-2' One of the best autumn flowers. Extremely adaptable and dependable up to 4,500 ft. Expect masses of showy, bright, daisy-like, blue to purple flowers with yellow centers. Bloom time may be enhanced by removing...
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After all danger of frost, sow in warm ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8 inch soil. For earlier bloom, sow flats indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Harden-off before transplanting. When plants are a few inches high, thin or transplant.
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(24”) 4” flowers on an upright narrow plant. Excellent for cutting.
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This hardy perennial produces an abundance of flowers in shades of violet pink, and white. The Alpine Aster is ideal for rock or alpine gardens and is great for cutting. 3-10" tall.
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chinensis Produces chrysanthemum-like flowers with a multitude of double-pink blooms & yellow centers. Elegant cut flowers. Plants grow to 2.5'. Annual. (80 days) Approx. 150 seeds.
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Aster seed packet
Seed packets are enclosed in a one-piece envelope sealed on top, bottom and side. Planting and care instructions are pre-printed on back. Seed Packets measure 4 1/2 inches tall by 3 1/4 inches wide. Sold in increments of 500.
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Flat-topped Aster is a rather large and showy Aster good for shoreline restoration, moist meadows and large rain gardens. An excellent source of nectar for bees and butterflies!
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Synonyms: Stiff White Aster, Stiff Aster, Solidago ptarmicoides. Range/habitat: W. Quebec and Vermont, south to Georgia, west to Sask., South Dakota, Colorado and Arkansas; found in open, drying prairies, limestone bluffs, sandy sites, gravelly glacial hills and dunes. Culture/uses: sunny locations, dry soils. Germination information: State standard=40, may benefit from scarification or cold stratification : Seeds/lb.= 926,000. Planting rate: l oz./ 960 sq. ft., l lb./15,400 sq ft., 4.7 lbs....
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4 foot plants produce beautiful blue, pink and white flowers in September and October. Butterflies love them and they are also an excellent source of nectar for bees in autumn. Adaptable, they will thrive in full sun or semi-shade. Of the most cold hardy perennials in our catalog, it is winter hardy to zone 2. Packet is 50 seeds.
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