Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Aster chinensis Blue Ribbon Aster chinensis Blue Ribbon Half Hardy Annual - Flowers: Late Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Description A new Ribbon, each fully double flower is violet blue, with each petal having a white vertical stripe, and the same habit as its red cousin. Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | March to April. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7-21 days. Growing Instructions When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.
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