- A rich source of pollen and nectar lasting into late autumn.
- Provides seed heads for birds to eat in winter.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Aster (Michaelmas Daisy) Mixed Seeds
- Sow: February to June
- Flowering: July to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors February to April, for surest results, 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 21-30days. Transplant individually to 8cm (3") pots. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem.) Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out 60cm (2') apart.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors May to July in a seed bed, into finely prepared soil
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Approximate Maximum Height: 1.2m
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 90cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Perennial
- Pack Size: 200 Seeds
