Seed - Aster Alpine Mixed
1 RHS Aster Alpine Mixed seed pack
(Botanical name: Lobularia maritima)
Pack Size 250 seeds
Description:
Spreading perennial with a neat and compact habit, providing lots of large eye-catching blooms in Spring to Summer. Suited to a range of soil conditions and drought tolerant when established, thriving in sunny borders or inside large patio containers. Contains a beautiful mix of colour that encourage beneficial pollinators into the garden.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
Plant Height: 30cm Spread: 45cm
How to Grow:
Sow 5mm (1/4in) deep in clumps spaced 7-10cm (3-4in) apart. Cover lightly and keep moist. Seedlings appear in 10-14 days.
Thin seedlings out to 20cm (8in) apart where necessary. Keep well-watered and feed regularly with liquid fertiliser to promote flowering.
When to Sow/Plant Seed:
Early Spring to Summer
Flowering:
Summer