| Cutflower lovers, rejoice! If you've ever hesitated to plant China Asters in your cutting garden because you've heard they can be prone to disease, Matsumoto Violet Striped is the one you've been waiting for! This variety is known for its resistance to Aster Wilt and its superb stem and flower quality. It's one of the China Asters professional florists rely on, and it will bring so much color to your garden and vase! The Matsumoto series was developed specifically for wilt resistance and superior flower quality, and Violet Striped is its star. The large yellow center of this 1 1/2-inch bloom is surrounded by layers of bright purple and white petals, eye-catching even from across the garden and very long-lasting in garden or vase. The blooms begin in midsummer and don't quit until late fall -- that's 4 to 5 months in many climates! And the best part is, the more flowers you cut, the quicker new buds arise. This is a cut-and-come-again variety, so even if you're leaving the blooms on the plant for garden display, deadhead them promptly to keep those fresh blooms coming! Though just 24 to 30 inches high and 8 to 10 inches wide, Matsumoto Violet Striped is an imposing garden presence, thanks to its tireless bloom strength! This China Aster begins blooming a bit before most others, and is far more floriferous than older varieties. It forms a very well-branched plant, giving you even more flowering stems, and is easy to grow from seed. This hardy to half-hardy annual blooms the first year from seed and thrives in any sunny, well-drained garden spot or container. For best flowering, keep the growing area free of garden debris, and water and feed regularly. You'll be amazed at the results! Pkt is 100 seeds. |
