ASTER MIXED
DESCRIPTION
- Description
- Aster is one of the popular
annual flowering plants in the family of Asteraceae and is native to China and Korea.
It produces beautiful flowers with single, double layers of delicate petals. Aster flowers come from white and pale yellow to pink, rose, red, blue,
purple, and violet and each flower grows on a separate stem. The aster
flower’s bright yellow center attracts bees, butterflies, and other
pollinators. This is an excellent choice if you are looking for a large flower
as the china flower head grows up to 5 inches in diameter. Aster is easy
to grow from seeds and is best for containers, balconies, home gardens, and
terrace gardens. Buy China Aster Mixed Flower Seeds Online at the best price
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your garden.
About
this item
- Number of mixed aster Seeds: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring, Autumn, or Winter
- Sowing method: Seedling transplant/Direct
- Seed sowing depth: 1/8 inch
- Germination temperature: 21-22°C
- Germination time: 10-14 days
- Blooming time: Late Summer to Autumn (June to November)
What
size grow bag is best for Aster?
Aster prefers cool weather to grow,
you can sow the aster seeds in Spring (February-March) and Autumn (September to
November). Additionally, winter is also an excellent time to plant china aster
seeds indoors.
How
To Grow Aster Flowers In Pot
The seedling transplant method is
mostly recommended for planting Aster but you can also sow the seeds directly
in a container/grow bag or garden. The optimum germination temperature for
china aster seeds is 21-22°C. To plant Aster in containers, you’ll need a pot or grow bag
9-15 inches wide and deep.
Aster Mixed Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray,
fill them with potting mix soil and sow aster seeds at a depth of ⅛ inch in the soil.
Water gently through a watering can.
Keep the seedling tray in a sunny spot as china aster seeds will not germinate
in the dark. aster Flower seeds can germinate in about 10-14 days.
After germinating aster seeds,
once the seedlings develop a few true leaves, you can transplant them into a
larger pot or grow bag. For healthy growth of the aster plant, plant only
1-2 plants in a 9-inch pot or maintain a distance of at least 5-6 inches
between plants. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a
few days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock.
After 3 days, keep the pot in sunlight.
Fertilizer
Requirement For Aster Plants
- You can add well-balanced or slow-release fertilizer
such as vermicompost or cow manure
once a month for better growth of aster plants.
- Do not apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer as this will
discourage flower development.
Aster Plants Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, rich, and loamy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5
for planting China aster flowers.
Water – aster needs moderate water. Water the aster plant
deeply once a week but do not allow the soil to become waterlogged.
Sunlight – aster grows best in full sun and can tolerate partial
shade. But the aster growing in the shade tends to be leggy and produces fewer
flowers. Therefore, it is best to grow asters in the shade during the hot
summer.
Temperature – The optimum daytime temperature for growing china aster is
20-28°C and the nighttime temperature is 15-17°C.
Common pests and diseases – Some pests that feed on aster plants are aphids,
spider mites, and leafhoppers. You can use neem oil on
the plant to get rid of these insects. Other than this powdery mildew, aster
yellow, rust, and leaf spot infects the china aster plants and spoil their
looks. It is best to cut off infected leaves to avoid spreading the disease.
Aster Plants Blooming Time
- The beautiful aster blooms from late summer to
autumn (June to November) and pleases the garden when all summer’s flowers
have faded. It usually takes 90-120 days to mature.
- When it starts to open, you can cut the china aster
flowers and decorate them in a vase. They can stay fresh in water for 5 to
10 days.
Aster Plants Special Features
- Common name – Annual Aster, China Aster
- Scientific name – Callistephus chinensis
- Height – 8 to 36 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Why
is my aster dying?
The main reason why aster plants die
is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not
overwater and use soil with good drainage.
Does
the aster plant come back every year?
aster is an annual plant that
does not come back every year, it only blooms one year.
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