Aster plant – Seeds

Description

Size: 1 packet

CARE:

• Light Asters require full sun to perform their best. This means that the plants should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct light each day. Where growing conditions are especially warm, asters may enjoy brief periods of shade during the hottest parts of the afternoon. Conversely, asters that receive too much shade may become leggy or fail to produce many blooms.
• Water. New aster plantings need consistent moisture during their first growing season but, once they’re established they can tolerate fairly dry conditions. This makes them an ideal candidate for use in wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens and naturalized beds. Even after they’re established, though, they may still need occasional water in regions that are hot or have prolonged periods of drought.
• Temperature & Humidity vAster flowers can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. With ideal moisture and humidity levels, most species are able to withstand even the warmest of summer temperatures. Within their hardiness range, these plants are seldom damaged by cold, but they may benefit from some added protection throughout winter.
• Soil Asters are highly adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, including sandy or clay-heavy soil. But be sure the soil they’re planted in drains well to avoid losing the plants to root rot. If your soil is dense with clay, be sure to amend your planting areas for new asters. They like rich, well-amended soil but many perennial species can thrive in less-than-ideal soils or soil with poor fertility.
• Fertilizer Feed your asters beginning in spring, before the plants have started to produce buds. Use a balanced, slow-release feed. You can continue to feed them through the summer until the plants begin to bloom