Aster chinensis Carpet Ball Mixed
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Late Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 8 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Thick clustered, tightly-knit blooms creating a floral carpet. Neat mound-shaped plants with the foliage almost obscured by the fully double flowers in a good colour range.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
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Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed sowing mix. Do not cover seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm(12in) apart.
