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Aster Milady Mix Seeds - Dwarf, Early Blooming, Vibrant Multi-Color Flowers, Perfect for Borders and Container Gardens, Hardy & Easy to Grow
$7.99 CAD
Maturity

90 Days
Sunlight

Partial Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

3 - 8

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Vibrant Dwarf Variety: Grows to a compact height of 20cm (8in) with a flourish of bright multi-color flowers, ideal for urban and small-space gardening.
  • Optimal Growing Conditions: Thrives in well-drained soil with a constant moisture level, preferring sunny to partial shade locations to prosper.
  • Early and Extended Blooming: Begins its colorful display by midsummer and continues to bloom into fall, providing long-lasting garden aesthetics.
  • Versatile Garden Use: Excellent choice for garden borders, decorative container gardening, or as a charming addition to rock gardens.
  • Robust and Hardy: Adaptable across many growing zones, showing resistance to common garden pests and conditions, ensuring a thriving bloom season.

Transform your garden with the Aster Milady Mix, a delightful blend of compact, vibrant flowers perfect for borders and containers. This easy-to-grow variety blooms from midsummer to fall, offering a continuous display of color.

Perfect for urban and small-space gardening, these asters thrive in well-drained soil and prefer sunny to partial shade locations. Their robust nature and resistance to common garden pests make them a reliable choice for any gardener. Plant them for a stunning, low-maintenance floral showcase.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 600
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 50 seeds — 42 plants — covers about 10–19 sq. ft.
  • 250 seeds — 212 plants — covers about 50–95 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, mounded habit
  • Height: 20 cm (8 in)
  • Spread: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)
  • Spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8 in) apart

Choosing a packet size

  • A 50-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, borders, and container plantings in small spaces.
  • The 250-seed packet suits larger beds, mass plantings, community spaces, or small market growers and landscapers.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Aster Milady Mix seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost. Use a seed starter mix, placing seeds on the surface without covering them, as they need light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of around 21°C (70°F) for optimal germination.

Germination typically occurs within 12-15 days. Once seedlings develop four leaves, transplant them outdoors after the last frost, spacing them 8-10 inches apart. Harden off the seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week.

Asters thrive in well-drained soil with regular watering. They prefer full sun to partial shade. Fertilize bi-weekly with a balanced fertilizer to encourage growth. Enjoy the vibrant blooms from midsummer into fall, perfect for borders or containers.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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