An Heirloom plant, Paeony Asters have huge double blooms that resemble a Peony. The Paeony Aster has a much rounder, fuller flower than other types of Asters. Needle Asters are very rare and unique, making them very desirable and hard to find.
In the garden, they will attract bees & butterflies, or you can enjoy them indoors. Their long stems and long-lasting flowers make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.
Name: Duchess Apricot Paeony Aster Other Common Names: Peony Aster / French Aster / Truffaut Paeony Aster Scientific Name: Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Apricot Color: Apricot Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Bloom Time: Early Summer - Fall Hardiness Zone: N/a (Annual) Plant Height: 28” Plant Spacing: 18” Light Requirements: Sun - Part Shade Soil and Water Preferences: Average
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.