{"product_id":"magenta-needle-aster-callistephus-chinensis-seeds","title":"Magenta Needle Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(59, 125, 86);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 5, 5);\"\u003eWe promise to provide you with high-quality, fresh and viable flower seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(59, 125, 86);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 5, 5);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(66, 128, 111); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrow stunning, deep magenta globe-shaped flowers with textured needle-like petals that add drama to bouquets and borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(66, 128, 111); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdd stunning texture and rich color to your garden with our Magenta Needle Aster seeds. This striking annual produces large, fully double, globe-shaped flower heads composed of numerous thin, needle-like petals in a vibrant deep magenta-purple. The unique spiky texture of the blooms creates a dramatic visual effect in garden borders and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for cutting gardens, floral arrangements, and colorful borders, Needle Aster is a favorite among flower farmers and home gardeners alike. The blooms hold their shape and color exceptionally well in vases, making them ideal for bouquets and floral design work. Whether you are looking to add texture to your garden or create stunning floral displays, this Needle Aster is an outstanding choice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(130, 121, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 62);\"\u003eStart Indoors (Recommended):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover them completely as they need light to germinate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Asters prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Harden off seedlings gradually over one week. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Keep soil evenly moist until germination. Once established, water regularly during dry periods.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce flower production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 62);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3609\/8349\/files\/4_b4403119-04e4-4885-92cd-fa38de208d18_600x600.jpg?v=1779438288\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3 inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(27, 90, 70);\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCallistephus chinensis (China Aster) or Symphyotrichum (Needle Aster variety)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Deep Magenta \/ Violet-Purple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring (after the last frost date)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 65°F – 75°F (18°C – 24°C) for germination; 60°F – 80°F (15°C – 27°C) for growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Insect-pollinated (bees, butterflies)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1\/8 inch (do not cover seeds deeply; they require light to germinate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Foot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 4 – 6 seeds per foot (thin to 1-2 plants per foot after germination)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Annual (grown as an annual in all US zones)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height (inches):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 24 – 36 inches (2–3 feet) – depending on variety\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing (inches):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 12 – 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(41, 107, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone (USDA):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Zones 2 – 11 (annual in all zones; 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