{"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","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/aster-rudolph-goethe-30211013","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}