{"title":"Aster Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAster seeds establish branching plants that excel in well‑drained, fertile soil. Their abundant blooms offer consistent form, strong stems and excellent garden performance through late summer and early autumn. Highly suited to UK ornamental borders and cutting production, asters provide reliable flowering continuity and pollinator support.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aster-china-mix-seeds-30210022","title":"Aster Seeds 'China Mix'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese old fashioned, single flowered asters are simply delightful either growing in borders or cut in large vases in the house. Indispensable for the cottage garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"220 Seeds","offer_id":31308802981939,"sku":"30210022","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30210022_aster-china-mix-seed.jpg?v=1743424789"},{"product_id":"aster-rudolph-goethe-30211013","title":"Aster Seeds 'Rudolph Goethe'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig violet-blue daisy-like flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms neat, upright clumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful late summer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMildew-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAster ‘Rudolph Goethe’ blooms from mid-summer to early autumn, producing stunning large violet-blue daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems. Forming neat, upright clumps, this reliable perennial is a great way to fill borders with late summer colour. It has excellent mildew resistance, and the long-lasting flowers are ideal for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epots or trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, lightly pressing into the surface. Place in a propagator or bag at around 20°C (68F) in shade and allow 2 weeks for germination. Remove lid or bag and keep in cooler, brighter conditions after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant when seedlings are large enough to handle. Grow on in a sheltered spot outdoors, such as a cold frame or unheated greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant out in full sun in well-drained soil and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut back after flowering, once the foliage is dying back. Will benefit from division of established clumps every 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":40909472333875,"sku":"30211013","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30211013-Aster-Rudolph-Goethe-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1743424173"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/collections\/asters_76650974-5477-4803-9cd3-3df2a7dfd42c.jpg?v=1734088687","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/aster-seeds.oembed","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}