Aster Seeds – Pompon Blue Moon

Aster ‘Pompon Blue Moon’ Seeds produce stunning compact plants with dense, globe-shaped blooms in shades of cool lavender-blue. Known for their long-lasting flowers and vibrant color, these asters add a charming touch to borders, flower beds, and container gardens. The plants bloom profusely from late summer through fall, attracting butterflies and beneficial pollinators. Perfect for cut flower arrangements due to their firm stems and extended vase life, they bring a splash of cool color to any garden space.

Features:

• Produces compact, rounded plants with vibrant blue-purple pompon-style blooms

• Excellent for garden borders, flower beds, and pots

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cut flower arrangements

• Attracts butterflies and pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Specifications:

• Common Name: Aster

• Variety: Pompon Blue Moon

• Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Color: Blue to lavender-blue

• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Spacing: 12–15 inches apart

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–110 days after sowing

• Growing Season: Spring to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)

• Best Sowing Months:

  • Indoors: February to April

  • Outdoors: After last frost, April to June

• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Fertilizer Needs: Balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growing season

Planting & Care Tips:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly in the garden once frost danger has passed. Provide good air circulation and avoid overwatering to prevent mildew. Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.