{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-aster-ostrich-feather-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergills Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eAster Ostrich Feather Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce large, double blooms with recurving, feather-like petals in rich, boudoir-inspired colours. This graceful half-hardy annual is ideal for borders and cutting gardens, adding vintage charm and elegant height to summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eStriking double flowers with soft, recurving “ostrich feather” petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eRichly coloured blooms ideal for bouquets and arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eBushy, branching habit perfect for filling borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eFlowers over a long season from midsummer to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eGrows well in partial shade and well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds bring a touch of Victorian elegance to any garden, echoing their heritage as a popular cut flower in the 19th century. The large, feathery blooms of \u003cem data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e come in a mix of sumptuous colours, creating a dramatic and soft-textured display. Their branching, bushy habit ensures plenty of stems for both garden impact and indoor arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003ePerfect for part-shaded positions, these asters thrive in beds, borders, and cutting patches, rewarding gardeners with abundant flowers from July to October. Their graceful shape, combined with their reliable performance and vintage aesthetic, makes them a standout choice for cottage gardens, traditional planting schemes, and floral enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half Hardy Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy\/Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm (24in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, borders, partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eSow indoors February–April, 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eKeep at 15–20°C until seedlings appear (14–21 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 5cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eHarden off before planting outdoors in May–June, spacing 30cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eAlternatively, sow outdoors April–May in well-prepared soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eWater regularly until established and remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eBring Vintage Elegance to Your Summer Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eBeautiful in borders and stunning in arrangements, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eAster Ostrich Feather\u003c\/strong\u003e is an easy, rewarding choice for gardeners who love classic blooms with a soft, romantic feel. Add it to your garden for an effortlessly graceful display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57042607473024,"sku":"30231380","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-aster-ostrich-feather-seeds.webp?v=1766241835","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-aster-ostrich-feather-seeds-1","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}