Unique addition to bouquets
Needle or quilled type blooms atop long sturdy stems. Large, brightly coloured, 9-14cm blooms in white, light yellow, pink, crimson, rose, and dark and light purple. Easy to harvest due to the well-branched plant’s open airy habit. Long vase life. Also known as China aster. Ht. 65–80cm. Avg. 15,800 seeds/30g
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – Sow 3mm deep into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Direct seed – After your last frost date and when soil temperature is 18-21°C. Provide support. Row cover or insect netting helps prevent the spread of Aster Yellows Virus by leafhoppers. Pinching not required.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies depending on variety.
PLANT SPACING: 15-30cm.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
VASE LIFE: 7-10 days.
HARVEST: Fresh: Outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water. Dried: When blooms are fully open.
