{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-aster-duchess-mixed-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergills Aster Duchess Mixed Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Aster Duchess Mixed Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eAster Duchess Mixed Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce large, incurved, chrysanthemum-like blooms in rich, vibrant colours, creating a spectacular show from midsummer onwards. This upright, strong-growing half-hardy annual is perfect for borders and cutting gardens, flowering beautifully in the same year it’s sown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eImpressive, chrysanthemum-style double blooms in bold mixed colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eUpright, strong-growing plants ideal for borders and beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eExcellent long-lasting cut flowers for arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eFlowers reliably from July to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eSuitable for partial shade and well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Aster Duchess Mixed Seeds offer gardeners a stunning display of large, full-bodied blooms with incurved petals that resemble classic chrysanthemums. The bold colour mix and strong stems make this variety particularly well-suited for both floral displays in the garden and elegant indoor arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eAs a half-hardy annual, \u003cem data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e grows quickly and flowers in the same season, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels. These bushy, medium-height plants thrive in partial shade and well-drained soil, adding structure and vibrant colour to borders throughout late summer and into autumn. Asters can also be grown in pots in an unheated greenhouse to extend the season and enjoy blooms into late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e (Compositae)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half Hardy Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy \/ Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm (24in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, cut flowers, partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eSow indoors February–April, 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eKeep at 15–20°C; seedlings appear in 14–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eTransplant seedlings 5cm apart when large enough to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eHarden off before planting out May–June, spacing 30cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eAlternatively, sow outdoors April–May where they are to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eWater regularly until established and remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eCreate Stunning Summer Borders with Duchess Asters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eWith their bold colours and luxurious bloom form, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eAster Duchess Mixed\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout choice for gardeners seeking reliable, eye-catching summer and autumn flowers. 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