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Aster "Annual Aster" Mixed Colours 6Pack Seedlings
SKU VR503AA
R47.00
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Aster "Annual Aster" Mixed Colours 6Pack Seedlings
Product Details
Botanical Name
Callistephus chinensis (Annual Aster)
(Note: True perennial asters belong to genera such as Symphyotrichum, but in South African retail, “Aster” typically refers to the annual type.)
Common Names
Aster, China Aster, Annual Aster
Product Description
Asters are classic garden favourites known for their bright, daisy-like blooms available in shades of pink, purple, white, red, and blue. Widely grown as a cool-to-warm season annual in South Africa, they provide long-lasting colour and a soft, cottage-garden feel.
They are valued for their upright growth, prolific flowering, and excellent performance both in garden beds and as cut flowers. Asters produce a dense display of blooms over an extended period, making them ideal for continuous seasonal colour.
Size When Fully Grown
- Height: 30–70 cm (variety dependent)
- Spread: 20–40 cm
Best Growing Conditions (South Africa)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-draining, compost-rich soil
- Watering: Moderate, consistent watering; avoid waterlogging
- Climate: Prefers mild to warm conditions; protect from heavy frost
Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
- Best Planting Time: Late winter to early summer (July – November)
- Flowering Season: Spring through autumn
- Best planted after the last frost for optimal growth
Additional Benefits
- Excellent cut flower with long vase life
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Wide colour range for versatile landscaping
- Fast-growing and beginner-friendly
Ideal Uses
- Mass planting and bedding displays
- Mixed borders and cottage gardens
- Pots and patio containers
- Cut flower gardens and bouquets
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