{"title":"Aster","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"alpine-aster-mix","title":"Alpine Aster Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis low growing evergreen, native to the mountain of Europe is just 6 inches high, covered with little, daisy-like flowers in white, purple, blue, and pink. Provides a real focal point in a border or rock garden, year after year.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #138b25;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAster alpinus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial, zones 3-7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Sow ⅛” deep, cold treating aids germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12” apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors: \u003c\/b\u003eDirect sow mid-spring or early fall, sow 3-5 seeds every 12”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/b\u003eSpreading mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width: \u003c\/b\u003e6-8” x 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e12\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertile, well-drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 110-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Flower beds, rock gardens, borders, tolerates drought, attracts beneficials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Short-lived where summers are hot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage credited to Wikipedia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5280899268,"sku":"00707","price":2.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/alpine-aster-mix-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-547.jpg?v=1604964510"},{"product_id":"single-rainbow-mix-aster","title":"Single Rainbow Mix Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Rainbow Aster is an old-fashioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e single type with gold centers. Blooms arrive mid-summer and are 3-4” coming in shades of scarlet, rose, pink, blue, and purple. Excellent for cutting and loved by bees. 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Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18” apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUpright, may need support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e30-36” x 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-12\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, well-drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 110-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower beds, shade gardens, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and beneficials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest flowers when they are halfway open. Vase life is 7-10 days.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers to encourage more blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5281311108,"sku":"60703","price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/single-rainbow-mix-aster-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-166.jpg?v=1698075400"},{"product_id":"valkyrie-mix-aster","title":"Valkyrie Mix Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA must-have for any flower cutting garden! An abundance of slim string-like petals burst from the center of each flower creating a pillowy plume of color. Large flowers can reach 5 ½” across and are supported on long stems, making this an extraordinary cut flower. This is the first time we have grown this type of aster and fell in love instantly. Treat yourself with late summer bouquets, you will not be disappointed. An easy to grow flower! Also known as Needle or Chinese Aster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e50 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0c862f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Sow ⅛” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18” apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors: \u003c\/b\u003eAfter the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/b\u003eUpright, may need support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width: \u003c\/b\u003e24-32” x 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e10-12\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertile, well-drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 110-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Flower beds, shade gardens, containers, cut flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest flowers when they are halfway open. Vase life is 7-10 days. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove faded flowers to encourage more blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33055418941493,"sku":"60803","price":3.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/valkyrie-mix-aster-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-144.jpg?v=1604978994"},{"product_id":"crego-mix-aster","title":"Crego Mix Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrego Mix Aster is an ostrich plume-type with dense, shaggy petals that form large, 3-4” showy double flowers in shades of purple, deep rose, pink, violet, and white. Use in beds, borders, and cutting gardens and frequently visited by bees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow ⅛” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18” apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUpright, may need support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e24-32” x 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-12\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, well-drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 110-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower beds, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and beneficials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest flowers when they are halfway open. Vase life is 7-10 days.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers to encourage more blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42615258939445,"sku":"60704","price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/crego-mix-aster-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-837.jpg?v=1697139383"},{"product_id":"king-sized-apricot-aster","title":"King Sized Apricot Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLight peachy-apricot flowers arrive in semidouble to double forms. Semidouble flowers show off the warm yellow centers, and the doubles overflow with so many petals that the centers are hidden, but the yellow flows up and into the middle petals, giving a two-tone appearance. King Sized Apricot Asters are breathtaking in flower arrangements, making a fabulous addition to a cutting garden. Grows to 34-40”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow ⅛” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18” apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUpright, may need support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e34-40” x 12-15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-12\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, well-drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 110-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower beds, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and beneficials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater seedlings regularly until established. 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