Thompson & Morgan Aster chinensis Lilliput Blue Moon (Callistephus, Michaelmas Dai
A superb Aster with stunning deep violet pompom blooms edged in delicate, pinky-violet. Uniform and free flowering, you can be guaranteed a fine display in both bedding and borders. Outstanding.
Sow March to April at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude lig
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm(12in) apart.
Flowering Period: Summer
Cropping: Plant Type: Half-hardy Annual
100 seeds
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