Aster Unicum Mix
$3.50
Unit price per
Add drama and elegance to your garden with Aster 'Unicum Mix'.
Also known as Spider Aster or Needle Aster, this unique variety features semi-double to fully double blooms with fine, feathery petals in a vibrant mix of rose, violet, white, salmon, crimson, lilac, and yellow. With strong stems and a pyramidal growth habit, it’s ideal for cut flower arrangements, garden beds, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
- Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis 'Unicum Mix'
- Height & Spread: 50–70cm tall × 30cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Late summer to autumn
- Uses: Cut flowers, borders, containers, seasonal displays
- Other Names: Spider Aster, Needle Aster
- approx. 0.100g/50 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Unique spider-like blooms with fine needle petals
- Vibrant colour mix for bold garden impact
- Excellent vase life and florist appeal
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Plant in full sun for best flowering and strong stems.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich with compost before planting.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow indoors from late winter to early spring, or directly after last frost
- Sowing depth: 6mm
- Germinates in 10–14 days at 21–22°C
- Space plants 25–30cm apart
💧 Watering:
Keep soil moist during germination and establishment. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms
- Stake taller plants if needed
- Rotate planting location yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for late-season bouquets and floral displays. Combine with cosmos, zinnias, or snapdragons for a vibrant cutting garden.
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Add drama and elegance to your garden with Aster 'Unicum Mix'.
Also known as Spider Aster or Needle Aster, this unique variety features semi-double to fully double blooms with fine, feathery petals in a vibrant mix of rose, violet, white, salmon, crimson, lilac, and yellow. With strong stems and a pyramidal growth habit, it’s ideal for cut flower arrangements, garden beds, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
- Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis 'Unicum Mix'
- Height & Spread: 50–70cm tall × 30cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Late summer to autumn
- Uses: Cut flowers, borders, containers, seasonal displays
- Other Names: Spider Aster, Needle Aster
- approx. 0.100g/50 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Unique spider-like blooms with fine needle petals
- Vibrant colour mix for bold garden impact
- Excellent vase life and florist appeal
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Plant in full sun for best flowering and strong stems.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich with compost before planting.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow indoors from late winter to early spring, or directly after last frost
- Sowing depth: 6mm
- Germinates in 10–14 days at 21–22°C
- Space plants 25–30cm apart
💧 Watering:
Keep soil moist during germination and establishment. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms
- Stake taller plants if needed
- Rotate planting location yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for late-season bouquets and floral displays. Combine with cosmos, zinnias, or snapdragons for a vibrant cutting garden.
