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RHS Aster Alpine Mixed Seeds 250 Seeds, Hardy Perennial Pollinator Friendly Early Summer Flowers
Aster alpinus ‘Alpine Mixed’
Price:
£3.25
RHS Aster Alpine Mixed Seeds produce compact hardy perennial plants with colourful daisy flowers, perfect for borders, containers and pollinators.
- Latin name
- Aster alpinus
- Variety
- Alpine Mixed
- Packet contents
- 250 seeds
- Seed supplier
- Mr Fothergill's
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Description
RHS Aster Alpine Mixed Seeds by Mr Fothergill’s produce neat, compact hardy perennials covered in large daisy style blooms. This colourful mix brings shades of pink, purple and white with bright yellow centres, creating a cheerful early summer display.
These low growing perennials reach around 30cm in height with a spread of approximately 45cm. They form tidy clumps of foliage and are perfect for sunny borders, rockeries and patio containers. The compact habit makes them easy to place at the front of beds where their flowers can be fully appreciated.
Aster Alpine Mixed flowers from May to July in the year after sowing. The open centred blooms attract pollinators, making this an excellent choice for wildlife friendly gardens.
This variety has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance and strong garden value. It is also recognised as perfect for pollinators. The seed range is produced by Mr Fothergill’s in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, offering dependable results in UK gardens.
For indoor sowing, sow from February to May in trays of seed compost. Cover lightly with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or a propagator lid and keep at approximately 15 to 18C. Seedlings appear in 21 to 35 days. Remove cover once seedlings appear. Transplant 5cm apart in trays when large enough. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting 30cm apart in flowering position from summer onwards.
For outdoor sowing, sow from May to July in a prepared seed bed. Sow thinly in rows 20cm apart. Cover with 0.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Transplant 30cm apart in flowering position from September to October.
Trim plants after flowering to encourage a stronger clump forming habit.
RHS Aster Alpine Mixed is a reliable perennial that provides structure, colour and pollinator support in one easy to grow mix.
What's included
- Approximate contents 250 seeds
Size & dimensions
Plant height approximately 30cm
Plant spread approximately 45cm
Delivery & returns
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Sowing guide
Aster alpinus ‘Alpine Mixed’
Timings are a guide for UK growers. Always check the packet, and adjust for your local weather.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow indoors | February | March | April | May | ||||||||
| Sow outdoors | May | June | July | |||||||||
| Plant out | June | July | ||||||||||
| Harvest | May | June | July |
Growing tips
Sow on the surface and lightly cover, at 15-20°C. Prick out and grow on, then plant out about 20-30cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Great for rockeries and the front of borders. Deadhead to extend flowering.
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Mr Fothergill's
Mr Fothergill's is a big name in seeds for UK gardeners. Our range covers vegetables, flowers and wildflowers, including RHS seed collections for easy growing, heirloom crops, cutting, fragrance and wildlife, single varieties like Tomato Tomande F1, and peat-free seed compost to get them started.
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