Aster Valkyrie Mix China

Create Stunning Bouquets with Aster Valkyrie Mix China

Introducing Aster Valkyrie Mix China seeds, a must-have for any gardener looking to add a unique and vibrant touch to their bouquets. This exceptional mix produces large, brightly colored needle- or quilled-type blooms, ranging from 3½ to 5½ inches across. You’ll be delighted by the diverse palette of colors, including pure white, soft light yellow, various shades of pink, rich crimson, classic rose, and both dark and light purple, all beautifully accented by cheerful yellow centers. Borne on long, sturdy stems from well-branched plants with an open and airy habit, these asters are incredibly easy to harvest, making them a joy for both home gardeners and cut flower enthusiasts.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Unique Quilled Blooms: The distinctive needle-like petals add an interesting texture and visual appeal to arrangements.
• Vibrant Color Mix: Enjoy a beautiful array of white, yellow, pink, crimson, rose, and purple flowers, all with attractive yellow centers.
• Large Flower Size: The substantial 3.5-5.5 inch blooms make a bold statement in any setting.
• Excellent for Bouquets: The long, sturdy stems are perfect for creating stunning and long-lasting floral arrangements.
• Easy to Harvest: The well-branched plant with an open habit simplifies cutting and gathering blooms.
• Long Vase Life: Enjoy these beautiful asters indoors for an extended period of 7-10 days.
• Also Known As: Summer Aster.

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. Establishing plantings early is crucial to avoid short stems, as heat and reduced day length can initiate flowering.

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

Growing Conditions: Choose a location that receives full sun and has fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Pinching is not required for this variety. Using row covers or insect netting can help prevent the spread of Aster Yellows Virus by leafhoppers.

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 Valkyrie Mix China seed
• Flower Colors: White, Light Yellow, Pink, Crimson, Rose, Dark Purple, Light Purple (all with Yellow Centers)
• Flower Type: Needle or Quilled
• Flower Size: 3½ – 5½ inches
• Plant Height: 26–32 inches (Varies depending on variety)
• 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