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Aster Colour Carpet Mixed
$3.50
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Create a vibrant floral carpet with this cheerful mix of dwarf asters!
Aster 'Colour Carpet Mixed' is a compact, bushy annual that produces masses of daisy-like blooms in a dazzling array of colours—pink, purple, white, red, and lavender. Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings, this variety delivers long-lasting colour from late summer into autumn.
- Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
- Height & Spread: 20–30cm tall × 25cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Late summer to early autumn
- Uses: Bedding, borders, containers, mass plantings
- Other Names: China Aster, Carpet Aster
- Approx 0.100g/70 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Compact, bushy habit ideal for edging and pots
- Bright, cheerful mix of colours
- Long flowering season
- Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
- Great for small spaces and low-maintenance gardens
🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Plant in full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
🌱 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
- Cover seeds lightly (2–3mm deep)
- Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–25°C
- Space plants 20–25cm apart
💧 Watering:
Keep soil moist during germination and establishment. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms
- Avoid overhead watering
- Rotate planting location each year to prevent disease build-up
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for edging veggie beds, filling gaps in borders, or creating a cheerful potted display. Combine with marigolds, alyssum, or dwarf zinnias for a vibrant summer palette
