Attract attention to your garden by starting some Aster seeds! This wonderful China Aster flower seed produces double flowers atop two-foot-high stems. Aster 'Prince' mix is one of the most popular cut flowers available from flower seeds. These large flowers resemble chrysanthemum flowers and come in a mix of colors with creamy yellow centers. Asters establish nicely from flower seeds and bloom throughout summer.

Aster flowers are excellent for tall borders or beds. If you want a profusion of brilliant blooms for a long-lasting flower bouquet, China Asters are an excellent choice. The easy-to-grow upright plants will continue to bloom throughout the summer. Aster plants prefer a sunny location; however, they will tolerate light shade. Sow Callistephus Chinensis seeds outdoors in rich, well-drained soil after all danger of frost is passed. For earlier blossoms, start flower seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. For successive blooms, plant these flower seeds at 2-week intervals.

SOWING:

Sowing: March - April

Season: Annual 

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 

Height 24 inches (60cm)

Bloom Season: July - October

Environment: Full sun to partial shade 

Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5 

Temperature: 60 - 70F (18- 20 C) Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days 

Light Required: Yes 

Depth: Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing 

Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet 

Plant Spacing: 12 inches