Aster chinensis Moonshine Mixed
Half-Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
A colourful combination of Blue Moon and Bright Rose pom-poms, with a paler circle of light around the edge of each flower, shining like a halo around the moon.
Outstanding in borders, or as a cut flower.
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 (3 inch) pots or trays.
Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9 to 12 inches) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.
