Aster Pinocchio Mixed 0.2g

Aster Pinocchio Mixed 0.2g

Overview

Aster Pinocchio Mixed 0.2g is a charming dwarf aster variety producing masses of colourful blooms on neat compact plants. ideal for borders, edging, containers, and balcony boxes, ‘Pinocchio’ creates a bright late-summer display while remaining wonderfully easy to grow.

Key Features

• Plant outdoors: May (V)
• Compact dwarf habit.
• Excellent for pots & edging.
• Easy-care summer bedding plant.
• Compact and tidy growth.
• Ideal for containers & borders.
• Bright colourful blooms.
• Great for small gardens.
• Easy to grow from seed.
• Start indoors for earlier flowering.
• Pots & balcony boxes.
• Borders & edging.
• Cottage gardens.
• Small-space planting.
• Enjoy compact colourful asters ideal for pots, edging, and cheerful summer displays.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Sow indoors or directly outdoors
• Sow indoors: Early spring / April (IV)
• Direct sow outdoors: April – May (IV–V)
• Thin seedlings if direct sown outdoors.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 25 × 30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist during active growth.
• Water regularly during dry spells.
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Plant in sunny sheltered spots.
• Deadhead regularly for prolonged blooming.
• Feed lightly during flowering season.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Blooms from August – September (VIII–IX).

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
• Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: Approx. 20 cm
• Pack size: 0.2g

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