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Aster Duchess Blue Ice Seeds for Planting

Aster Duchess Blue Ice Seeds for Planting

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained soil and lightly press in. Do not cover deeply. Keep soil moist until germination and place in a bright, sunny location.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Water moderately and deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering period.

Tips

Plant in full sun
Deadhead regularly
Avoid waterlogging
Use well-drained soil
Excellent for cut flowers

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Soft blue daisy-like flowers

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer to early autumn

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not applicable

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Aster Duchess Blue Ice Seeds for Planting

Aster Duchess Blue Ice is a refined perennial aster variety admired for its cool blue tones and neat growth habit. It blooms reliably and attracts bees and butterflies, making it ideal for ornamental and pollinator gardens.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

25–35 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

25–35 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sowing

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Sunny location

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100

Frequently Asked Questions

What flower form does Duchess Blue Ice produce?

It develops large, fully double blooms with a neat, decorative appearance.

Is this Aster suitable for formal flower beds?

Yes. Its uniform growth and blooms suit structured garden designs.

Can Blue Ice flowers be used fresh indoors?

Yes. Freshly cut blooms are suitable for seasonal floral arrangements.

Does this variety attract garden pollinators?

Flowering asters are commonly visited by bees and butterflies during bloom.

Should tall stems be supported in windy sites?

In exposed locations, light staking can help keep flowering stems upright.

Can Blue Ice be mixed with warm-colored flowers?

Yes. Soft blue blooms provide an attractive contrast with pink, orange, and yellow flowers.