{"product_id":"aster-seeds-powder-puff-china-mix-colors-100-seeds","title":"Aster Seeds- Powder Puff China- Mix Colors- 100 Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePowderpuff China Aster (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowderpuff China Aster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beautiful annual flower prized for its full, rounded blooms packed with layers of fine petals. The flowers have a soft, powderpuff-like appearance and make a lovely addition to flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Their long stems and attractive blooms also make them excellent for fresh floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powderpuff China Aster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–110 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Growing Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–10 (grown as an annual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, branching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full, double, powderpuff-like blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Assorted colors depending on seed mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–30 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer through early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduces full, rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowderpuff-style flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense layers of delicate petals create a soft, elegant appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for cutting gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful in flower beds and cottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell suited for containers and borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lasting blooms provide color throughout the summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive addition to mixed flower plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/8–1\/4 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimal Germination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65–70°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Powderpuff China Aster seeds indoors approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 weeks before the last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or direct sow outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep the growing medium consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant seedlings carefully after they have developed several sets of true leaves. Avoid disturbing the roots more than necessary during transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care \u0026amp; Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide full sun, fertile soil, and good air circulation for healthy plants and abundant flowering. Water regularly, especially during periods of hot or dry weather, while avoiding consistently soggy soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove spent flowers to encourage additional blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Taller plants may benefit from light support, particularly when grown in windy locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cutting flowers, harvest stems when the blooms are beginning to open for the best vase life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China Asters perform best when grown in well-drained soil with good air circulation. Avoid repeatedly planting asters in the same location each year to help reduce the risk of soil-borne diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed To Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734546379026,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0965\/7362\/files\/PowderpuffChinaAster_5c7df2b7-4994-45c6-aae0-2399f97401ad.png?v=1790195479","url":"https:\/\/www.aseedtolife.com\/products\/aster-seeds-powder-puff-china-mix-colors-100-seeds","provider":"Seed To Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}