Aster Matsumoto Apricot

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Product Specification

Abundant petit peachy apricot blooms. Very productive and unusual variety. They will hold well in the garden and in the vase. A must grow for mid-summer and autumn bouquets and gardens.

Tips to Grow:

Light is required for germination; cover lightly with vermiculite. Tolerates transplanting well. Aster is cold-resistant, adult plants tolerate mild frosts (-1-2 ⁰С). Direct seed - once soil temperature is 18-21°C. Provide support with the net as soon as plant is 30 cm high. Pinching not required.

Numbers of seeds in package: 50 seeds

Average seed life: 1-2 years

Start Indoors Before Planting Out (weeks)

6-8

Blooms After Germination (weeks)

10-14

Planting Depth

0.2-0.3 cm

Days to Germination

7-10

Germination Temperature

23-27 ⁰С

Life cycle

annual

Height

40-50 cm

Light Preference

full sun

Spacing

20-25 cm

Starting from Seeds

The journey of cultivating seeds offers numerous rewards. It provides an early start to the season, grants access to a plenty of unique varieties not commonly available at local nurseries, and efficiently fills your cutting garden at a budget-friendly cost.

Growing Experience

Cultivating plants from seeds is not just a horticultural task- it’s a journey of growth and discovery. As you embark on this journey, each stage of the process becomes a fulfilling experience.

From the delicate germination of the seeds to the sturdy emergence of seedlings, and finally, the flourishing of mature plants, you become an active participant in the miraculous cycle of life.

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