• A vibrant close-up of a mixed Aster Needle Nova flower with delicate petals in shades of pink.
  • Pink, white, and purple Nova Mix Asters with spiky petals are shown close-up in a garden.
  • Close-up of a vibrant pink Nova Mix Aster flower with many thin petals and a yellow center.
  • Purple and pink Nova Mix Aster flowers in full bloom.
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Aster Seeds (Needle) - Nova Mix

This quilled variety is a garden superstar

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About the Variety

Key Features

Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Callistephus chinensis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 19 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Needle

COLOR

  • Mixed

Like little starbursts of color in your garden, the lovely needle variety of popular Asters sure is eye catching! A fantastic mix of colors, our Nova Mix features White, Purple, Scarlet, Pink, Yellow and Apricot!

  • • Popular needle variety annual
  • • Long lasting multi-colored summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 234 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 16,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Aster Planting Guide to learn more.

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Aster Seeds (Needle) - Nova Mix

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Aster Seeds (Needle) - Nova Mix FAQs

What type of seed is Nova Mix Aster?

Nova Mix Aster is an open pollinated seed.

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