Valkyrie Mix China Aster Seeds

Needle- or quilled-type blooms atop long sturdy stems. Large, brightly colored, 3½ – 5½" flowers bloom in white, light yellow, pink, crimson, rose, and dark and light purple. Easy to harvest due to the well-branched plant's open airy habit. Long vase life. Also known as summer aster.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:
10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C)
SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before planting out. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Direct seed - Once soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Row cover or insect netting helps prevent the spread of Aster Yellows Virus by leafhoppers. Pinching not required.