{"product_id":"aster-seeds-benarys-trimix","title":"Aster Seeds - Benarys Trimix","description":"\u003cp\u003e110-120 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eAster alpinus\u003c\/em\u003e. Benarys Trimix Aster Flower Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial. These classic asters will take your breath away! Brimming with blues, pinks, and whites, the large flowers are hardy and perfect for cut flower gardens. Scatter these easy germinating seeds anywhere that needs softened lines and a pop of summertime color; they even do well in pots and containers. ~1,200 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAster alpinus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial; Zones 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110-120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncovered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy, fertile soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-85 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asters can be afflicted by rust and powdery mildew. To avoid this, allow the foliage to dry between waterings, and do not overwater the crop totally. In clay or heavy soils, root rot is commonly an issue. Common aster pests are leaf miners, leaf hoppers, spider mites, lace bugs, soft scales, thrips, and caterpillars. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAster Benarys Trimix Color:\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen plants with white, blue, and pink blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\/Hard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes Direct Sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes Start Indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Aster Benarys Trimix Flower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAster seeds can be directly sown or started indoors for earlier blooms. No matter what, remember that aster seeds need light to germinate and should not be covered up by any type of growing medium. Plant in the spring or fall in southern climates or in the spring or summertime in cooler growing zones. The plants just need enough time to establish their roots before extremes of hot or cold set in. Start indoors and then transplant outdoors for a longer growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wonderful perennials will come back year after year and wow you with blooms! They will have the most flowers in full sun but can survive in part shade. Keep the plants well-watered, especially in times of drought. The stressed plant will not flower as heavily later in the season. They rarely need to be fertilized or composted more than once per year in the spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Benarys Trimix Asters in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsters are gorgeous to add to wildflower mixes or for intentionally planting along a property or fence line. They can be a specimen or focal point for their cheerful display or mass planted in beds for repeating color year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Benarys Trimix Asters \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety of asters are exceptional at cut flower production. When they are in full bloom, or just before, snip off the stem 10-12” down or at the next closest branch. Be sure to use sharp scissors to prevent damaging the stock plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Benarys Trimix Aster Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no need to prune these aster plants! For a more compact look, pinch off the tops of the plant in June. They do benefit from deadheading in the late fall if you don’t want them to re-seed (spread). It is optional to completely cut back the flowers at the very end of each growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsters are a huge attractant for native pollinators. Therefore, they are ideal for pollinator-focused gardens; Expect to see butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Aster’ is actually a very general term that can include any flowering plant in the family \u003cem asteracea\u003e. Mums, sunflowers, and daisies are all in this family.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect multiple weeks of overlapping blooms all throughout the summertime and into early fall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo propagate Asters it is best to divide and transplant them at the end of the season. This will reduce the size of any overgrown plants but also make great gifts for friends! It is typically recommended to divide your asters every 3 to 4 years as a rule of thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStories From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Asters like the Benarys Trimix always remind me of my Mother. She loves them and they make her smile. That is why I plant them in my yard!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Lara-Wadsworth.jpg?v=1656702669\" alt=\"Lara Wadsworth Horticulture Writer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAster Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 14,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":49377736294637,"sku":"83398","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/1770761759_callistephus_andrella_super_mixed_comp.jpg?v=1771020351","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/aster-seeds-benarys-trimix","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}