🪴We are committed to providing our customers with quality, affordable seeds. 🌱 ✈Free worldwide shipping over $34.95💵Secure payments Purple China Aster Seeds (Callistephus chinensis) – Double Pompon Violet Blooms for Cut Flowers, Borders & Fall Gardens. Key Features： Fluffy Double Pompon Blooms: Densely packed, ball-shaped flower heads in a rich, deep purple-violet shade with a unique fluffy texture. Excellent Cut Flower: Long-lasting, sturdy stems make them a favorite for summer and fall bouquets and floral arrangements. Late Season Color: Blooms from mid-summer through fall, providing vibrant color when many other flowers are fading. Heat Tolerant: Thrives in warm US summer conditions (Zones 3-11), unlike many other asters that prefer cool weather. Low Maintenance: Easy to grow from seed and requires minimal care once established. Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden. Add fluffy, vibrant purple pompons to your American garden with our Purple China Aster seeds. This stunning annual produces dense, ball-shaped flower heads in a rich, deep purple-violet shade. The flowers are fully double, with tightly packed petals that create a fluffy, textured appearance. They bloom from mid-summer well into fall, providing a long season of vibrant color. Whether you are a cut flower grower looking for a sturdy, long-lasting bloom for bouquets, a gardener wanting to add late-season color to borders, or a pollinator enthusiast, Purple China Aster is an excellent choice for your garden. How to Plant – Spacing & Depth： Seed Depth: 1/8 inch (3mm). Cover lightly with soil. Germination Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C). Expect seedlings in 7-14 days. Plant Spacing:For dense borders: 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) apart.For best airflow & largest blooms: 12 to 15 inches (30-38 cm) apart. Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sun is best for bloom production). How to Grow： Indoor Start (Recommended): Start seeds 6-8 weeks before your last expected spring frost date. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix. Direct Sow (Optional): Can be sown directly outdoors in spring after the last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Transplanting: Can be sown directly outdoors in spring after the last frost date, or in autumn for early spring blooms. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings gradually. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Maintenance: Water regularly during dry spells. Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases. Harvesting Cut Flowers: Harvest when flowers are fully open but before they begin to fade. Cut early in the morning for best vase life. Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter (pH 6.0-7.5). Avoid planting in the same spot year after year to prevent soil-borne diseases. Add these fluffy, vibrant Purple China Asters to your garden today – and enjoy a beautiful, long-lasting display from summer to fall! At our store, we're confident in our products. If seeds don't germinate, please contact us immediately. Each product comes with a worry-free 12-month warranty. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us and we'll provide friendly support within 24 hours.
