Aster Powderpuff mix is a beautiful, lovely, and attractive mix of various colored asters. The annual flowers are double-flowered and resemble pompoms. This mix includes various colors: white, yellow, pink, red, purple, and light purple. All the flowers have a yellow center. The flowers of the Aster Powderpuff resemble chrysanthemums. Aster Powderpuff is a member of the Asteraceae family, along with: Yarrow, Wormwood, Greater Burdock, Mugwort, Daisy, Cornflower, Marigold, Sunflower, Globe Thistle, Chrysanthemum, Common Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Salsify, Endive, Ragwort, Meadowsweet, Lettuce, Mouse Ear, Wall Hawkweed, Chicory, Road Thistle, and Black Knapweed.
Aster Powderpuff mix is a very popular cut flower and can also be used in borders and flower beds. This easy-to-grow flower loves full sun. It can also tolerate cooler weather. Summer aster Powderpuff mix flowers from July till October. Despite its double flowers, Summer aster Powderpuff mix is also very popular with bees, bumblebees, hoverflies, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Remove spent flowers regularly. Non hardy annual. Height: 70 - 75 cm.
Indoor sowing: March - April
Outdoor sowing: April - May
Germination: 14 - 21 days
Germination temp.: 18 - 22 °C
Sowing depth: shallow
Planting distance: 20 - 40 cm
Plant position: ful sun - half shade
Flowering period: July - October
Sow indoors from March on. Sow in trays filled with moistened potting soil. Sow shallowly and gently press the seeds into the soil. Maintain a consistent temperature, especially at night. Keep well-moistened and weed-free. Cover the trays with a lid. Remove the lid once the seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots. Place the young seedlings outdoors in the daytie from early May, to harden them off for about 10 - 14 days. After this, they can be placed in a sunny spot with some partial shade. Keep well-moistened and weed-free.
Sow outdoors starting in April, as soon as the soil is ready to be worked. Sow shallowly and gently rake the seeds into the soil. Press them firmly so that the seeds make contact with the soil. Provide a sunny spot with partial shade and well-drained soil. Keep the plants 20 - 40 cm apart. Keep well-moistened and weed-free. Remove spent flowers regularly. Aster Powderpuff flowers from July till October.
