{"product_id":"parks-picks-mix-aster-seeds","title":"Park's Picks Mix Aster Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePark's Picks Mix is a superb field-grown aster mix that contains an array of colors. Asters are highly popular cool weather annuals, and these varieties are huge. The king-sized plants grow to 40 inches tall and bloom in large fully double flowers from midsummer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.com\/blog\/the-10-best-flowers-for-fall\"\u003einto fall\u003c\/a\u003e. Their bright crayon colors not only attract the eye but also all the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.com\/blog\/growing-wildflowers-to-support-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e in the neighborhood, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/blog\/flowers-blogs\/10-flowers-that-attract-hummingbirds-and-butterflies\/b\/10-flowers-that-attract-hummingbirds-and-butterflies\/\"\u003ebutterflies, hummingbirds,\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/blog\/flowers-blogs\/secret-pollinators\/b\/secret-pollinators\/\"\u003ebeneficial insects\u003c\/a\u003e. The brilliant blooms make excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/blog\/flowers-blogs\/cutting-flowers\/b\/cutting-flowers\/\"\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/a\u003e for summer bouquets and mixed floral arrangements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCallistephus chinensis varieties, commonly called China asters, Park's Picks Mix varieties have an upright habit. They're perfect for beds and borders and an absolute must-have for a cutting garden or pollinator garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChina asters are among the easiest plants to grow from seed. They grow best in sunny locations with rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil. The shallow-rooted plants should be kept moist and never be allowed to dry out. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.com\/blog\/gardeners-essential-guide-to-mulching\"\u003eMulching around the base of plants\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain moisture in the soil. China asters also require good air circulation. Removing faded blooms regularly encourages new blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/how-to-sow-seeds-outdoors\/a\/hand20\/\"\u003eSow seeds directly\u003c\/a\u003e in the garden after the last frost date for your area, or for early blooms, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/blog\/gardening-by-season-blogs\/starting-seeds-indoors-with-the-park-seed-bio-dome-seed-starter-kit\/b\/starting-seeds-indoors-with-the-park-seed-bio-dome-seed-starter-kit\/\"\u003estart seeds indoors\u003c\/a\u003e 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in spring and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/blog\/gardening-tips-blogs\/setting-out-seedlings\/b\/setting-out-seedlings\/\"\u003etransplant\u003c\/a\u003e into the garden after the threat of frost has passed. Gradually acclimatize plants to outdoor conditions before transplanting. Succession planting every two weeks extends the season of blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":48389720965365,"sku":"54007-PK-P1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 1000 seeds","offer_id":48389720998133,"sku":"54007-PK-1000","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/54007.jpg?v=1783595086","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/parks-picks-mix-aster-seeds","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}