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Create a spectacular floral display with the Gremlin Violet Aster. This unique heirloom is a true showstopper, featuring huge, fully double, shaggy blooms in a stunning, deep violet purple. Resembling a chrysanthemum, these large flower heads sit atop tall, strong stems, making them a dream for cut flower arrangements. The Gremlin Aster provides an impressive burst of color in the late summer and fall garden, attracting bees and butterflies when many other flowers have faded.

What you’ll love

• Huge, shaggy, fully double blooms with a unique “gremlin-like” texture.
• A stunning deep violet color that is perfect for eye-catching garden displays.
• An exceptional cut flower with tall, strong stems and a long vase life.
• Provides important late-season color and nectar for pollinators.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Gremlin Violet Aster (Callistephus chinensis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 24-30 inches
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: For the best results and earliest blooms, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Direct sowing after frost is also possible.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Germination: Keep soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.
• Transplanting: Harden off and transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-15 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.

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