Aster Pinocchio Mix Seeds

A compact flowering aster with bright curled blooms that bring lively colour and playful texture to borders containers and summer bedding displays.

 

Aster China Pinocchio Mix is a carefully selected variety that produces neat mounds of vibrant flowers with distinctive quilled petals. Each bloom has a fun starburst like form that gives it a unique appearance adding cheerful movement and colour to mixed plantings.

 

The compact size and vivid tones make it perfect for edging bedding schemes and patio containers where a reliable splash of summer brightness is needed.

 

This variety is chosen for its tidy branching habit and continuous flowering throughout the warmer months. Plants remain uniform and compact creating a smooth carpet of colour that blends beautifully with whites pinks and soft blues. The blooms are long lasting and attract butterflies and other beneficial insects bringing gentle life and activity to the garden.

 

The steady flowering and curled petal form make it an excellent choice for cottage gardens bedding displays and coordinated colour schemes

Easy to grow and dependable this variety provides a long season of colour from early summer until the first frosts. Its bright mixed palette and tidy growth make it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy distinctive blooms and reliable summer bedding

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.3 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors

Germination 7 to 11 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 20 to 30 cm tall 20 to 25 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist free draining compost and press gently into place without covering as aster seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Maintain gentle warmth and keep the compost evenly moist until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off gradually and plant out after the last frost

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly to support continuous flowering. Remove spent blooms to keep plants tidy and encourage fresh flowers. Provide a sunny sheltered position for the best colour and growth. Plants remain compact and rarely need support. Protect young plants from slugs and snails

 

Uses and Benefits

Distinctive quilled blooms for bright summer colour

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Long flowering bedding variety

Attractive to butterflies and beneficial insects

Perfect for edging patio pots and coordinated colour schemes

 

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