Aster Matsumoto Blue Tipped White

Description

Brighten up your garden with the captivating beauty of Aster Matsumoto Blue Tipped White Seeds. This charming variety of Aster features a delicate combination of blue-tipped white petals, creating a striking contrast that adds visual interest to any floral display. Known for its hardiness and compact growth, Matsumoto Aster is an ideal choice for garden beds, containers, or as part of mixed borders. Whether you're looking for a late-season bloomer or a colorful addition to your flower garden, this Aster variety will shine through with its vibrant, long-lasting flowers.

Key Features:

• Unique Blue-Tipped White Blooms: The Aster Matsumoto variety produces beautiful, blue-tipped white flowers that stand out in any garden, offering an elegant and unique color combination.
• Compact Growth: With its compact, bushy growth habit, this Aster is perfect for small gardens, borders, or containers, where space is limited but beauty is desired.
• Late-Season Blooms: Aster Matsumoto flowers bloom late in the season, providing a burst of color when many other plants are starting to fade, ensuring your garden stays vibrant well into fall.
• Attracts Pollinators: The flowers are known to attract bees and butterflies, which help support local pollinators and add to the charm of your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Aster Matsumoto is easy to grow and maintain, making it a great option for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Versatile for Different Garden Styles: Whether in formal flower beds, cottage gardens, or as a charming addition to wildflower meadows, this Aster fits well in any garden style.
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Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial (treated as an annual in colder climates)
• Flower Color: White petals with blue tips
• Blooming Season: Late summer to fall
• Height: 12-18 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep the soil moist but not waterlogged
• Package Size: 10-50 seeds per pack (depending on order size)
• Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4 inch
• Germination Time: 10-20 days

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8

Growing Tips:

• Planting: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth.
• Watering: Keep the soil moist but well-drained, as Asters prefer consistently moist conditions without being waterlogged.
• Light: Aster Matsumoto prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade, particularly in hot climates. Ensure it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day for optimal growth and blooming.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage strong growth and healthy blooms.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent the plant from self-seeding too much.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, Aster Matsumoto can be mulched around the base in fall to protect the roots from freezing temperatures.