Fothergill's Aster Colour Carpet Mixed

Aster Colour Carpet Mixed is a delightful and versatile double-flowered mixture that brings vibrant colour and charm to any garden setting. This popular mix is perfect for creating eye-catching displays in border edges, tubs, and window boxes, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a splash of colour with minimal effort.

The compact, low-growing plants produce a stunning array of blooms in a variety of bright and cheerful colours, including shades of pink, purple, white, and more. The abundance of double flowers creates a dense 'carpet' of colour, making Aster Colour Carpet Mixed an ideal choice for filling gaps in flower beds or creating striking container displays on patios and balconies.

Highly valued for its versatility and ease of growth, Aster Colour Carpet Mixed thrives in both sunny and partially shaded areas. It is perfect for small spaces, urban gardens, or enhancing larger flower beds with pops of vibrant hues. The long-lasting blooms make it a fantastic choice for gardeners who want continuous colour throughout the growing season.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Aster Colour Carpet Mixed is also low-maintenance and suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. With regular watering and well-drained soil, these resilient plants will bloom prolifically, requiring little more than basic care to thrive.

Whether you’re creating a cheerful border edge, brightening up a windowsill, or adding texture to your container garden, Aster Colour Carpet Mixed offers exceptional value and stunning results. Its vibrant and dense blooms will effortlessly enhance the beauty of your outdoor spaces, providing a delightful and colourful display throughout the season.

Sow indoors for surest results, February-April, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings, 5cm (2") apart, to other trays when large enough to handle (always hold by a leaf, never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into well-drained soil, May-June, 20cm (8") apart, when frosts are over. Or, sow outdoors for ease, April-May, where they are to flower, 0.5cm (¼) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8") apart. Water well until plants are established. Flowers: July-October.