All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual. Bicolor blooms in frosted white with lavender avg. 2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Tower features uniform bloom time and plant height across the series and mix. Also known as summer aster.
10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before planting out. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Direct seed - Once soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Row cover or insect netting helps prevent the spread of Aster Yellows Virus by leafhoppers. Pinching not required.
Sun.
Varies depending on variety.