Pinkie Aster
SKU
pinkieaster
$4.15
Aster aplinus. Beautiful, large, intense pink daisies. This rock garden favourite does best in well-drained, lean soils under full sun. ‘Pinkie’ asters can also be used in the front of the border or in containers. Easy to grow from seed. Start seed indoors 8 weeks before planting out. Height 12 inches. Approximately 20 seeds/pkg.
Details
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Light Requirement
Sun
Planting Method
Start Indoors
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Life Cycle
Perennial
Height
8 - 12"
Characteristics
Indoors
Colour
Pink
Growing Information
Planting:
Start inside 6-8 weeks before planting out. Cover seed lightly and provide warmth (24 degrees C). May also be direct seeded in early spring or late autumn. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks. Transplant after last frost into a sun or light shade location, 12 inches apart. Prefers well-drained, but moist soil.
Growing:
Water regularly. Divide every 3 years in spring.