Blue Aster Flower Seeds - Bloom Flowers Spring Perennial Wildflower
Asters need little in the way of maintenance. Care of asters may include deadheading for more blooms and occasionally includes controlling powdery mildew. This disease is most easily prevented by the autumn or spring division of aster flowers, with the middle clump removed and discarded.
Plan on starting the Aster seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of the frost season. The flower seeds should be gently pressed into the soil and covered lightly. Keep the Aster seeds moist until germination occurs. Transplant the young Aster plants into the garden in full sun to a partial shade location.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 30 inches Bloom Season: Mid-summer to fall Bloom Color: Red Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
Planting Directions
Temperature: 60 - 70F Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet Plant Spacing: 18 inches
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.