Aster Peony Blue Seeds (WINTER)

Aster Peony Blue develops into an upright, branching annual with strong stems carrying large, densely petalled blooms. Its distinctive peony-like flower form makes it especially attractive for formal beds, containers and cut-flower arrangements.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis

• Type: Peony / Large Double Aster

• Flower colour: Blue to violet-blue

• Winter flowering annual

• Large fully double blooms

• Dense layered petals

• Upright branching growth

• Excellent cut flower

• Full sun

• Suitable for beds and borders

• Excellent for pots and containers

• Suitable for grow bags

• Long decorative flowering period

• May benefit from light support

• WINTER flowering plant

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Suitable for growing one or a small group of Aster plants.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Recommended for a fuller group flowering display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use a fertile, loose and well-draining growing medium.

Avoid heavy compact soil and continuous waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Nursery sowing followed by transplanting is recommended.

Sow seeds approximately:

3–5 mm deep

Cover lightly with fine growing medium and keep evenly moist.

Transplant seedlings once they develop several true leaves.

Germination

10–14 days

For best results:

• Maintain 20–22°C

• Sow shallowly

• Keep medium lightly moist

• Provide good airflow

• Avoid overwatering

• Provide bright light after germination

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

for good airflow, branching and flower development.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun — preferably 5–8 hours of direct winter sunlight daily.

Watering

Water moderately and keep the soil evenly moist during active growth.

Allow the upper soil surface to dry slightly between watering.

Avoid waterlogging and prolonged wet foliage.

Growth & Flowering

Aster Peony Blue develops an upright, branching growth habit with multiple large double flowers.

Flowering generally occurs from winter into early spring, depending on sowing time and growing conditions.

Regular deadheading helps extend flowering.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before planting.

Moderate organic feeding during active growth supports strong stems and flowering.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Related Products

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal