Aster Bouquet Powder Puff Seeds

A vibrant and long flowering annual grown for its full powder puff blooms and rich mix of summer colours.

 

Aster Bouquet Powder Puff forms sturdy upright plants with strong stems topped by large fluffy double flowers that attract bees and friendly pollinators.

 

The bold blend of pink purple red and white blooms creates a lively display in borders beds and cutting patches while the lush green foliage keeps plants looking full and healthy.

 

This reliable annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil producing long lasting flowers ideal for cutting and summer colour.

 

Perfect for pollinator gardens mixed borders and floral arrangements

 

Seed Qty Approx: 0.4 grams

 

Sow: February to April indoors or direct outdoors from May

Germination: 10 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position: Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height Spread: 50 to 70 cm tall 25 to 35 cm spread

Flowering: July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist well drained compost Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures of 18 to 22°C until germination Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle spacing 25 to 35 cm apart Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost

Alternatively sow directly into prepared soil in late spring

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during establishment then moderately once plants are growing strongly Asters thrive in sunny well drained positions Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and provide light support in exposed areas to keep stems upright

 

Uses and Benefits

Large fluffy blooms for bold summer colour

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

Excellent for cutting and floral displays

Reliable and easy to grow in sunny borders

Perfect for wildlife friendly and cottage garden schemes