Aster King Size Apricot China

Enjoy the Warm Apricot Hues of Aster King Size Apricot China

Introducing Aster King Size Apricot China seeds, a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking beautiful, large apricot-toned blooms on tall, productive plants. These asters produce stunning 2 1/2 to 3-inch double and semidouble flowers in a lovely light apricot shade with a warm, creamy yellow undertone. Compared to the popular Tower Chamois variety, King Size Apricot boasts taller plants and equally impressive productivity, with blooms of similar size but a slightly lighter color and only subtly curled petals.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Beautiful Light Apricot Blooms: Enjoy the soft, warm apricot color with creamy yellow undertones.
• Large Double and Semidouble Flowers: The substantial 2.5-3 inch blooms add a touch of elegance to any garden or bouquet.
• Tall and Productive Plants: Reaching 34-40 inches in height, these asters provide an abundance of excellent cut flowers.
• Excellent for Cut Flowers: With a vase life of 7-10 days, these blooms are perfect for bringing the beauty of your garden indoors.
• Similar Performance to Iron Series: Known for its reliable growth and excellent stem production, comparable to the well-regarded Iron series.

Growing Information:

Transplant Recommended: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep into 72-cell flats or your preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before your last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Direct Sow: Once soil temperatures reach 65-70°F (18-21°C), you can direct sow seeds outdoors.

Growing Conditions: Choose a location that receives full sun and has fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Provide support, such as stakes or netting, to prevent stems from bending, especially as plants grow tall. Row covers or insect netting can help protect against leafhoppers, which can spread Aster Yellows Virus. Pinching is not required for this variety.

Harvesting: For fresh cut flowers, harvest when the outside ray florets of the blooms just begin to open and place them immediately in water. For dried flowers, harvest when the blooms are fully open.

Product Specifications:

• Product Name: Aster King Size Apricot China seeds
• Flower Color: Light Apricot with Warm Yellow Tone
• Flower Type: Double and Semidouble
• Flower Size: 2 1/2 – 3 inches
• Plant Height: 34–40 inches
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Light Preference: Sun
• Days to Germination: 10-14 days
• Sowing Method: Transplant recommended, direct sow possible
• Packet Size: 50 seeds