Blue China Aster Seeds for Planting – Colorful blue blooms for Home Garden and Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 15-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time 60-90 days after sowing; flowers mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers (USDA zones 3-9)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to extend flowering; provide support for tall varieties if necessary
Description
Blue China Aster is an annual flowering plant that provides colorful blue blooms for garden beds, borders, and containers. It germinates in 7-21 days and should be sown 0.5-1 cm deep, with plants spaced 15-30 cm apart in full sun. Grow in well-drained, fertile soil and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Ideal temperatures are 15-25°C, with blooming 60-90 days after sowing and mid to late summer flowers; deadhead to extend flowering and provide support for tall varieties if necessary.