500 Powder Puff China Aster Flower Seeds

• You will get 500 Seeds of Powder Puff China Aster Flower Seeds.
• This fall-blooming beauty, though a member of the Aster family, more closely resembles the chrysanthemum; its unique characteristics have made it the only member of the Callistephus genus.
• As the name suggests, it originates in China. China Asters are widely grown throughout many countries for commercial use in the cut flower industry.
• The common name of "aster" comes from the ancient Greek, meaning "star" in reference to the flower's brightness and shape.
• Direct sow in early spring, planting 1/4" below the surface of the soil.
• For continuous blooming into late fall, plant a new crop every two weeks.
• To start indoors, sow the seed in a flat or peat pots 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost; keep the soil lightly moist and the temperature around 65-70 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days.
• Transplant the seedlings as soon as they can safely be handled and there is no chance of frost.