One free SURPRISE PACK OF SEEDS with every order! Come & visit our Etsy shop to see more of our products - we offer next-day shipping on over 250 varieties of heirloom & open-pollinated seeds. Aster, Powderpuff Mix Aster Powderpuff Mix is a mixture of double-petaled flowers that range in shades of violet, pink & white. The plants are sturdy annuals, growing to about 2 feet tall with stunning flowers measuring 3-4 inches across with a bright yellow centre. Blooms are long-lasting & last for a long time in a vase with fresh water. Aster Powderpuff Mix is one of the favourite varieties for displaying some the most beautiful fresh cut-flower bouquets. - Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis - Life Cycle: Annual - Days to Maturity: 90-105 - Planting Depth: 3-4 seed 3-4 mm deep - Plant Spacing: 30-40 cm - Growth Habit: 30-45 cm tall - Aster, meaning ‘‘star’’ in Latin, is a unique daisy-like star-shaped wildflower. Originally from the temperate regions of China & Korea, it has been cultivated for medicinal purposes for at least 2,000 years. Aster was introduced to Europe during the 1700s, where it quickly gained popularity, especially during Victorian times when floriography was highly fashionable. - Aster seeds will remain viable for 1 year if stored in a cool, dark place, ideally between 4 & 10C. After that, the germination rate may start to go down. For complete growing instructions, please visit our website: https://ecoseedbank.com/products/aster-seeds-powderpuff-mix - For details on ordering, please read the below - We have put a lot of thoughts into the design & packaging of our seed packets. Our seeds are all carefully packed in food grade kraft paper/aluminium zipper lock bags, & then are shipped in eco-friendly padded mailers. We heat-seal each of our seed packet for even more protection from moisture, odour & light, allowing you to store your seeds for up to 3x longer than paper or plastic. Plant them all, germinate some indoors, save some for next season - it’s up to you! All of our seeds are sourced from ecologically sustainable farming operations & we carry only heritage seeds, which have been passed down through generations. You can be confident that you are supporting environmentally-friendly farming practices when you buy from Ecoseedbank. We have become experts in preparing your order fast. We are proud to say that most orders are packed & shipped THE SAME OR NExT BUSINESS DAY! We offer combined shipping: SAME FLAT RATE NO MATTER HOW MANY SEEDS YOU ORDER! - Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. We guarantee the quality of our seeds, therefore we strive to go the extra mile in providing the best service possible. Due to the nature of our products, seed germination rates may vary depending on the grower & storage conditions. The vast majority of our seeds have germination rates of over 85%. Some varieties have a naturally low germination rate, such as Rosemary at around 50%. When a variety has a lower germination rate, it is usually indicated on