UK/FO-ASTER Duchess Mixed

Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a seed packet

Easy to grow, with large, incurved, chrysanthemum-like flower heads. A favourite for late summer borders and beautiful cut flower displays.

Sow indoors for surest results, 0.5cm (1/4″) deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2″) apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem.) Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 30cm (1′) apart, when frosts are over.

Sow outdoors for ease, where they are to flower, 0.5cm (1/4″) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1′) apart. Water well until plants are established.

Hint: Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering season. For long lasting cut flowers, pick just as the buds begin to show colour.

Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
Position: Part Shade
Height: 60cm
Spread: 30cm
Colour: Mixed

Half Hardy Annual