








Zinnia elegans

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Cosmos bipinnatus

Limonium sinuatum

Delphinium consolida

Zinnia elegans

Cosmos bipinnatus

Helianthus annuus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Daucus carota

Callistephus chinensis

Zinnia elegans

Zinnia elegans

Zinnia elegans

Cosmos bipinnatus

Rudbeckia hirta

Cosmos bipinnatus

Limonium sinuatum

Bupleurum rotundifolium

Zinnia elegans

Zinnia elegans

Zinnia elegans

Didiscus caerulea

Cosmos bipinnatus

Centaurea cyanus
Asters begin to bloom as the days get shorter. Since days start shortening from the end of June, asters will bloom most beautifully towards the end of July, in August, and in September. That is why asters are associated with high summer and autumn.
It is therefore ideal to sow asters in April and, after the last frosts (mid-May), transplant the seedlings into flower beds; you will harvest your first flowers at the end of summer.
We recommend starting asters indoors; direct sowing into the flower bed will not work.
Sow 1 seed per cell in a seed tray. Sow on the surface of the substrate and cover with a layer of vermiculite. Vermiculite helps maintain sufficient moisture for seed germination while allowing light through, which is necessary for asters to germinate.
Until the first sprouts appear, it is necessary to water only from below by placing the seed tray in a tray of water and letting the water soak upwards. You can also water from above, but use only the finest misting, otherwise, you will wash away the sown seeds.
Asters require a relatively high temperature of 20 - 22 °C for germination. The seeds will germinate in about 7 - 10 days and will spend 4 - 5 weeks in the seed tray before growing into sturdy seedlings.
We recommend not keeping asters in the seed tray for too long and not transplanting them into small pots; you will get the best results if you transplant them directly from the seed tray into the flower bed.
Although aster seedlings can handle light frosts (-6 °C), there is no need to rush, and it is perfectly sufficient to sow them during April and transplant them outdoors after the last frosts.
We do not pinch asters; they will branch out naturally. Asters are grown relatively densely, so we plant them at a spacing of 12 × 12 cm.
They thrive in humus-rich soil; before planting, you can incorporate mature compost into the beds. Choose a sunny location for them.
Note: Do not grow asters in the same place as last year. Always try to find a new location for them and return to the original spot only after 2 - 3 years.
Asters most often suffer from Fusarium wilt, so we recommend either (1) choosing resistant varieties, such as Matsumoto White, Matsumoto Pink, or Matsumoto Apricot, or (2) always trying to plant them in a new location and returning to the original spot only after 2 - 3 years.
If you are a professional and are growing asters for cut flowers, we recommend using a support, or a net, through which the asters will grow. Without support, the stems can become bent or otherwise crooked. For beautifully straight stems, a net is a must.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.







Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis



Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Daucus carota

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Zinnia elegans

Centaurea cyanus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Centaurea cyanus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Saponaria vaccaria

Nigella damascena

Centaurea cyanus

Zinnia elegans

Helianthus annuus

Delphinium consolida

Limonium sinuatum

Centaurea cyanus