Gardening Plants And Flowers

China Aster Seeds Callistephus Chinensis Powder Puff

$7.95 USD

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Size 125+ Seeds

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China asters grow in a wide range of colors with many variations of each hue, displaying their wonderful colorful blooms.

PLANT INFORMATION:

Plant Name: China Aster
Variety: Callistephus Chinensis Powder Puff
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 8
Height: 12 - 24 inches
Bloom Season: From mid-summer through early fall
Bloom Color: Mix
Light preferences: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes

Package includes: Aster Powder Puff 125+ Seeds

PLANTING GUIDE:

Temperature: 60-70°F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 10 - 14 inches

PLANT ASTER FROM SEEDS

China Asters may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or sown directly in the garden in summer, or grown from potted plants.

Callistephus chinensis seeds need up to 16 weeks to flower when grown from seed.

SOWING SEEDS INDOORS

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost date using a seed starting kit.
Cover the seeds lightly with 1/8 inch of seed starting mix.
Keep the soil moist at 70-75 degrees F.
Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days.
As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.
If you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the seedlings to 3 or 4 inch pots when seedlings have at least 2 pairs of true leaves before transplanting to the garden so they have enough room to develop strong roots.
Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.

SOWING DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN

Direct sow after all danger of frost.
Remove weeds and work organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth.
Sow seeds evenly and cover with 1/8 inches of fine soil.
Firm the soil lightly and keep it evenly moist.
Seedlings will emerge in 10-21 days.

PLANTING IN THE GARDEN

Select a location in full sun with good rich moist organic soil.
Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 6-12, inches removing any debris, and lightly raking as level as possible.
The addition of organic matter (leaf mold, compost, well-rotted manure) benefits all gardens and is essential in recently constructed neighborhoods.
Plant on a cloudy day or in late afternoon to reduce transplant shock.
Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.
Unpot the plant and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root growth.
Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand.
Use the plant tag as a location marker.
Thoroughly water and apply a light mulch layer on top of the soil (1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce weeds.
Pinch back asters once or twice in the early summer to promote bushier growth and more blooms.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Processing time 2-5 business days.

Estimated delivery time 3-9 days (depending on your location).

Shipping & Returns

Seeds ship within US only due to the nature of the product. Gardening tools and other items can be shipped internationally.

Customers can make changes to the shipping address, product, variant or cancel the order until 12pm the next day, after placing the order.

If the order has entered the shipping process or the package is already in USPS possession, moving within the network, we cannot make any changes anymore.

How long does it take to receive my product?

The estimated delivery time is mentioned on each product page.

The processing time for orders is 2-5 business days. However, we strive to expedite this process and aim to ship out your order the next business day after it is placed.

The Standard Shipping takes 3-9 days, depending on your location.

We ship out SEEDS every Tuesday and Friday.

Thank you for your patience!

Delivery Guarantee

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information, we reserve the right to make corrections if an error does occur.

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We guarantee delivery only to the addresses we are given. Postal and delivery services will not forward. If you, the customer provided an incorrect or incomplete address, then there is no re-delivery service for your order and no refund.

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After that, the estimated delivery time is 3-9 days within US and 2-6 weeks internationally.

However, during holidays, special conditions or limited edition launches, this time may vary.

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While we do have access to tracking systems which can provide information, once a package is in the carrier network, we are unable to fulfill requests such as redirecting packages or recalling packages, and we will look to resolve shipping issues in other ways.

If an order has been shipped and the tracking has not been updated 30 days from the date shipped, you may contact Support for further investigation.

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CANCEL ORDER

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If it is too late to cancel your order, you may return any unwanted items in accordance with our Refund Policy.

REFUNDS

For all products, excluding seeds, our refund/return policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

We do accept returns and exchanges for Gardening Tools and other products than seeds.

Note: The Shipping Fee is non-refundable
Note: We do not provide a return shipping label.

For Seeds we do not accept returns, exchanges or refunds; All sales are final.

We do not refund delivered packages.

However, if you did not receive your package contact us.

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

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DISCLAIMER

Seed is a live product which depends on grower skills, such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, irrigation, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, disease free soil, and reasonable weather conditions during the growing period. Germination is affected by factors as temperature, moisture content, light intensity and planting method. These factors are totally out of the seller's control and are the buyer's responsibility and risk. The seller cannot unconditionally guarantee seed to perform properly regardless of conditions or the buyer's methods or mistakes.

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