Aster China Pompon Purple Seed

A delightful and free flowering annual with perfectly rounded pompon blooms in rich purple shades.

 

Pompon Aster Purple forms compact, bushy plants covered in dense, chrysanthemum-like flowers that provide a striking display from mid to late summer.

 

The blooms are long-lasting, excellent for cutting, and highly attractive to butterflies and pollinators.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil, making it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting beds. Compact and reliable, it adds bold colour and texture to seasonal displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct from May

Germination 10 to 14 days at 18 to 21°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 25 to 40 cm tall, 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering July to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist well drained compost and lightly cover with fine soil or vermiculite. Maintain temperatures at 18 to 21°C in a propagator or covered tray. Germination is usually rapid within 2 weeks. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out after last frost spacing 20 to 30 cm apart. For direct sowing wait until soil is warm and frost risk has passed.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage abundant blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the display and maintain tidy growth. Pompon Asters thrive in sunny positions and are excellent for cutting gardens, borders, and decorative summer displays.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Perfectly rounded pompon blooms in rich purple

Compact habit ideal for borders and cutting beds

Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Easy to grow and long flowering season

Excellent for cottage gardens and vibrant summer colour

 

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