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Mr Fothergills Aster The Roses Flower Seeds

£199
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Mr Fothergill’s Aster The Roses Flower Seeds

Aster The Roses Flower Seeds produce a stunning blend of rose-toned blooms that create a stylish and elegant display in borders and cutting gardens. This half-hardy annual is easy to grow and delivers show-stopping colour throughout summer.

Key Features

  • Designer mix of large and small blooms in soft rose shades

  • Excellent for cut flower arrangements thanks to long, straight stems

  • Highly attractive to bees and butterflies

  • Ideal for borders, beds, and container displays

  • Reliable half-hardy annual flowering the same year

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergill’s Aster The Roses Flower Seeds offer a beautifully curated selection of rose-coloured blooms that add instant sophistication to any garden. The upright habit of Callistephus chinensis makes these asters perfect for cutting, providing tall, elegant stems topped with impressive flowers that vary in size for added visual interest.

Flowering over a long season, this mix brings charm and structure to sunny borders while supporting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Their refined colouring and versatility make them suitable for both cottage gardens and modern planting schemes. Whether grown in containers, cutting patches, or mixed beds, these asters deliver reliable performance and an abundance of blooms that look striking both outdoors and in the vase.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis

  • Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

  • Habit: Upright

  • Height: 75cm (30in)

  • Colour: Rose tones (mixed)

  • Attractive To: Bees and butterflies

  • Suitable For: Cutting, containers, borders, full sun

Sowing & Care Tips

  • Sow indoors February–April in trays of moist compost.

  • Cover lightly and place in a warm, bright spot; keep moist.

  • Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle.

  • Harden off before planting out after the last frost, spacing 30–45cm apart.

  • Choose a sunny, well-drained location for best results.

  • Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Bring Elegance to Every Corner of Your Garden

Perfect for floral arrangements and summer borders, Aster The Roses is a must-have for gardeners who love refined colour and abundant blooms. Add this beautiful mix to your garden and enjoy its classic charm all season long.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.