Aster China Giant Ray Mix Seeds

A tall and impressive annual grown for its large ray petalled blooms and bold summer colour.

 

China Aster Giant Ray Mix forms strong upright plants with long branching stems each topped with a wide daisy like flower featuring long narrow petals that attract bees and friendly pollinators.

 

The vibrant blend of pink purple red white and soft pastel shades creates a striking display in borders beds and cutting gardens while the sturdy stems make it ideal for floral arrangements.

 

This reliable annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil producing long lasting flowers throughout late summer and early autumn.

 

Perfect for pollinator gardens mixed borders and professional quality cut flowers

 

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: 60 to 80 cm tall 30 to 40 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 30 to 40 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 ray petalled blooms for bold summer colour

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

Strong branching habit for generous flowering

Perfect for borders beds and cutting patches