{"product_id":"aster-peony-mix","title":"Aster Peony Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster (Callistephus chinensis) 'Peony Mix'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChina Aster 'Peony Mix'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFully double, incurved peony-form blooms in a sophisticated cool palette — deep violet, vibrant pink, soft lavender and pure white — packed with petals around densely-rounded 8–10cm heads on sturdy 60cm stems, arriving in August with the confidence of a flower that knows it is the finest thing left in the late-summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe peony-flowered China aster brings the look and substance of an expensive cut-flower chrysanthemum to anyone willing to grow from seed. The Peony Mix produces densely double blooms with incurved petals that mound up into perfect rounded heads, in a deliberately cool, sophisticated palette dominated by the violet-purple end of the spectrum with pink and white accents. This is a different look from the riot-of-colour Duchess series — quieter, more elegant, equally vivid where it counts. Bred for cutting, with strong stems, uniform habit and exceptional vase life. RHS Plants for Pollinators recognised. Half-hardy annual flowering August through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSow indoors from March to April. Surface-sow onto moist compost and cover with a fine 3mm sprinkling of vermiculite. Keep at 18–21°C; germination takes 10–14 days. Plant out after the last frost in late May or June, in full sun and rich, moisture-retentive soil. Dig in compost or aged manure before planting. Space 30cm apart. Like all asters, \u003cstrong\u003erotate annually\u003c\/strong\u003e — wilt diseases build up in soil where asters are grown repeatedly. In windy gardens, support heavy heads with netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the cutting garden, where the cool sophisticated palette suits late-summer wedding flowers and elegant autumn bouquets. The incurved heads have proper substance and presence in arrangements — they won't fade into the background. In the border, plant in monochromatic drifts to amplify the cool palette: a generous group of all-violet 'Peony Mix' next to silver foliage is genuinely beautiful. Vase life of up to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a cool sophisticated cutting scheme, combine with Ammi majus, Bells of Ireland (for the architectural lime spires), and the airy quaking-grass form of Briza Maxima. For autumn romance, plant alongside the soft apricot tones of Calendula 'Art Shades Mixed' and the smoky purple foliage of Bronze Fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766400463197,"sku":"AST-PEO","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/Aster_Peony_Mix_1.jpg?v=1779457428","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/aster-peony-mix","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}