Bring a touch of whimsical elegance to your landscape with our Powder Puff Aster seeds. This charming heirloom variety is celebrated for its unique, multi-petaled blooms that resemble soft, fluffy clouds. Featuring a beautiful palette of pastel shades including pink, violet, rose, and white, these flowers provide a burst of texture and color just as the rest of the garden begins to fade in late summer. Reaching up to 24 inches tall, they are a premier choice for cottage gardens and professional floral arrangements alike.
⭐ What you'll love
- Enchanting, "powder puff" style blooms with a soft, quilted texture.
- A beautiful mix of romantic pastels that brighten the garden from late summer through fall.
- Excellent for cutting—these sturdy flowers have a long vase life.
- Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other late-season pollinators.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Powder Puff Aster (Callistephus chinensis)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 18-24 inches
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Days to Maturity: 85-95 days
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USDA Zone: 3-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to the final frost.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Germination: Maintain soil temperature at 65-70°F. Sprouts typically appear in 7-10 days.
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Succession: Plant a new crop every two weeks for blooms until late fall.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Care: Prefers well-draining soil and consistent moisture. Avoid overhead watering to keep foliage healthy.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.