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Aster (Callistephus Tall Pompon Blue Moon) - This is one of the most unique Asters plants you can start from flower seed! This white Aster Callistephus with a blue center grows to approximately 20 inches tall. Aster Blue Moon has large pompons which are 2 to 3 inches wide and simply loaded with petals. Massive disks of dark and light blue all centered on a white outer rim, adding eye-catching color to the flower border all summer long. Aster Pompon is exceptional as a cut flower and has a long vase-life indoors. Aster Blue Moon is an annual so it grows quickly from flower seeds. It is also irresistible to butterflies. Asters are easy and fast to grow in the sunny garden and does best in moist, well-drained soil. Callistephus Pompon Blue Moon is wilt-tolerant, but all Asters do better if grown in different soil each year, so for subsequent plantings, change the location a bit. Deadhead flowers to extend the bloom season even longer and keep the flowers coming back. Start the Aster seeds indoors in the early spring. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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- Aster Pompon Blue grows as an annual in USDA Zones: 3 - 9 and is a full sun loving plant but can also thrive in partial shaded areas.
- Callistephus flowers are easy to establish and very attractive to butterflies. They will have dark blue blooms with white centers from early summer to early fall.
- These Blue Asters are perfect for flower gardens and because of their sturdy, 20 inch tall stems they make excellent long lasting cut flowers.
- Sow these heirloom seeds in well-drained soil at 3 - 5 seeds per plant and keep moist until germination occurs in 7 - 21 days.
- Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and space the plants 9 - 12 inches apart.
