Approximately 150 seeds per package (400 seeds per gram) Heirloom These fully double, fragrant, 6 cm wide blooms are born in such numbers, they almost hide the foliage of the plant! Wilt-resistant. Like Giant Crego, Powderpuff Bouquet makes a great cut flower. As this is an older variety originating before 1900, it is popular with heirloom plant enthusiasts. Type: Heirloom Annual Flower Height: 60 cm Features: Fully double, fragrant blooms; wilt-resistant; great for cut flowers; perfect for heirloom gardens. This aster is a reliable and rewarding plant that provides a tidy and bountiful display of beautiful, fragrant blooms. Site Selection: Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Sowing Outdoors: You can sow seeds directly outdoors in mid-May. Sowing Indoors: For earlier flowering, start seeds indoors in a soil-less growing medium from mid-March through to early April. Germination: Light aids in germination, so keep the seeds on the surface of the soil. Germination will occur in 7-15 days at a temperature of 21°C. Note that germination can be irregular, with a rate ranging from 50-80%. Upkeep: After germination, grow seedlings indoors under lights at a slightly cooler temperature. Harden them off before transplanting them outside after the danger of frost has passed. To promote continued flowering throughout the season, deadhead spent blooms regularly. This heirloom aster offers a fantastic combination of old-world charm and modern reliability. Its perfectly shaped, compact growth habit makes it a great choice for creating tidy borders or adding structure to a mixed flower bed. The sheer number of its fragrant, double blooms will provide a spectacular visual impact and fill your garden with a sweet aroma. As a wilt-resistant variety, it is a sturdy and dependable addition to your garden, ensuring you can enjoy its beautiful, cut-flower-worthy blooms all season long.
