Welcome a splash of fun to your garden with our Aster seeds! These cheerful flowers are easy to grow and add a pop of playful color wherever they bloom. What's more? This variety are perfect for growing in containers and don't require as much sun as other Aster varieties.
Asters are best sown in the early spring and moved outdoors during the warm months or to sunny spot indoors. They are not drought-tolerant and need consistently moist soil.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-10 days |
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depth |
1/4" |
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spacing |
4-5 seeds 6"-8" apart |
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recommended planter |
4"-9" planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
91-105 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
>70F |
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description |
mounding plants with colorful layered flowers |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
12”-36” tall with 3"-5" flowers |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
no serious pests, root rot and powdery mildew if not properly drained and ventilated |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
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