Aster Balloon (yellow) seeds 0.2g

Aster Balloon (yellow) seeds 0.2g

Overview

Aster Balloon (yellow) seeds 0.2g is a striking annual aster variety producing large, cheerful yellow blooms on tall sturdy stems. ideal for flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens, ‘Balloon Yellow’ brings vibrant summer colour and long-lasting flowers ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Key Features

• Plant outdoors: May – June (V–VI)
• Avoid wetting foliage excessively to reduce disease risk.
• Large decorative yellow blooms.
• Excellent cut flower variety.
• Approx. 450 seeds per gram.
• Bright eye-catching colour.
• Long-lasting cut flowers.
• Excellent for borders & bouquets.
• Tall elegant stems.
• Easy to grow from seed.
• Start indoors for earlier flowering.
• Avoid overcrowding for better airflow.
• Summer flower beds.
• Fresh bouquets.
• Cottage gardens.
• Pollinator-friendly planting.
• Grow bold golden asters with elegant blooms ideal for cutting and summer colour.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Sow indoors or directly outdoors
• Sow indoors: March – April (III–IV)
• Direct sow outdoors: April – May (IV–V)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 15–20 × 40 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist during growth.
• Water regularly in dry weather.
• Plant in sunny sheltered positions.
• Deadhead regularly for prolonged blooming.
• Feed occasionally for stronger flowers.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Blooms from July – September (VII–IX).

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
• Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: 60–70 cm
• Pack size: 0.2g

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