With their double flowers and curved petals, China Aster blooms are perfect for cutting to use in floral displays. Equally suitable for growing in containers or part of a sunny border, they keep their colour into late summer and early autumn when other plants are past their peak.

Average seeds per pack: 200

Common Name: China Aster

Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual

Position: Full Sun

Height: 70cm

Spread: 35cm

Growing info: Feb-April, surface sow indoors onto moist seed compost and propagate at 16-18°C until germination occurs. When the seedlings are large enough, transplant into pots to grow on. Acclimatise before planting out 30cm apart when frosts have finished. Sow seed directly April-May, 6mm deep into fine soil and thin as needed.

Aftercare: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Regular deadheading will keep flowers coming through growing season. Do not grow in the same post two years in a row to avoid Fusarium Wilt