Welcome a splash of fun to your garden with our Aster seeds! These cheerful flowers are easy to grow and add a pop of playful color wherever they bloom. What's more? This variety are perfect for growing in containers and don't require as much sun as other Aster varieties.
Instructions:
Asters are best sown in the early spring and moved outdoors during the warm months or to sunny spot indoors. They are not drought-tolerant and need consistently moist soil.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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germination time
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7-10 days
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depth
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1/4"
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spacing
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4-5 seeds 6"-8" apart
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recommended planter
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4"-9" planter or box, or garden bed
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time to maturity
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91-105 days
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seed prep
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pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
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method
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greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow
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temperature
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>70F
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About the Plants:
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description
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mounding plants with colorful layered flowers |
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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growth speed
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slow | medium | fast
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size of plant
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12”-36” tall with 3"-5" flowers
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light
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full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
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soil
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well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
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temperature
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warm | cool
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pet-friendly
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cats | dogs | no
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pests
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no serious pests, root rot and powdery mildew if not properly drained and ventilated |
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fertilization
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heavy | moderate | light
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