Mr Fothergills Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds

Description

Mr Fothergills Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds

Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds produce large, double blooms with recurving, feather-like petals in rich, boudoir-inspired colours. This graceful half-hardy annual is ideal for borders and cutting gardens, adding vintage charm and elegant height to summer displays.

Key Features

• Striking double flowers with soft, recurving ostrich feather petals

• Richly coloured blooms ideal for bouquets and arrangements

• Bushy, branching habit perfect for filling borders

• Flowers over a long season from midsummer to autumn

• Grows well in partial shade and well-drained soil

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds bring a touch of Victorian elegance to any garden, echoing their heritage as a popular cut flower in the 19th century. The large, feathery blooms of Callistephus chinensis come in a mix of sumptuous colours, creating a dramatic and soft-textured display. Their branching, bushy habit ensures plenty of stems for both garden impact and indoor arrangements.

Perfect for part-shaded positions, these asters thrive in beds, borders, and cutting patches, rewarding gardeners with abundant flowers from July to October. Their graceful shape, combined with their reliable performance and vintage aesthetic, makes them a standout choice for cottage gardens, traditional planting schemes, and floral enthusiasts alike.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis

• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

• Habit: Bushy/Medium

• Height: 60cm (24in)

• Colour: Mixed

• Best For: Cut flowers, borders, partial shade

• Flowering Period: JulyOctober

Sowing & Care Tips

• Sow indoors FebruaryApril, 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost.

• Keep at 1520C until seedlings appear (1421 days).

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 5cm apart.

• Harden off before planting outdoors in MayJune, spacing 30cm apart.

• Alternatively, sow outdoors AprilMay in well-prepared soil.

• Water regularly until established and remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Bring Vintage Elegance to Your Summer Garden

Beautiful in borders and stunning in arrangements, Aster Ostrich Feather is an easy, rewarding choice for gardeners who love classic blooms with a soft, romantic feel. Add it to your garden for an effortlessly graceful display.