Aster Seeds – Duchess Paeony

Bring a touch of classic garden elegance to your outdoor space with Duchess Paeony Aster Seeds. Known for their large, full double blooms that resemble traditional peonies, this variety creates stunning displays in borders, beds, and cutting gardens. These asters produce lush, layered petals in vibrant shades, offering long-lasting color throughout the growing season. Ideal for gardeners who want a dependable, high-quality annual with exceptional visual appeal.

Features

• Produces large, full double blooms resembling peonies

• Excellent for garden borders, landscape displays, and cut-flower arrangements

• Grows vigorous, sturdy plants with abundant flowering

• Suitable for home gardens, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces

• Easy to grow from seed with reliable germination

• Heirloom quality and Non-GMO

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Aster

• Variety: Duchess Paeony (Full Double Blooms)

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 24–30 inches

• Bloom Time: Summer to early fall

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: Ideal for outdoor sowing after the last frost (March–May depending on region)

  • Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Suitable for Zones 2–11 as a warm-season annual

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–120 days

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Temperature for Germination: 65–70°F