Aster Seeds - China Matsumoto Apricot

Aster – Matsumoto Apricot

~30 Seeds

Add a soft, warm glow to your garden with Aster ‘Matsumoto Apricot’! This striking variety produces abundant, fully double blooms in a delicate apricot-orange hue that looks stunning against lush green foliage.

It's bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements, while its long-lasting blooms brighten late summer and early fall when other flowers are fading.

Loved by bees and butterflies, it’s a pollinator-friendly choice that adds both colour and life to your garden. Easy to grow and maintain, this aster is an ideal option for gardeners who want reliable, vibrant colour and an eye-catching addition to bouquets or garden beds.

• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Deer resistant
• Long-blooming
• Compact, bushy habit suitable for borders and containers

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Aster amellus ‘Matsumoto Apricot’
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 32–36
• Seed Depth: ¼ in (5 mm)
• Spacing: 6-12 in
• Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
• Days to Maturity: 110–120 days
• Germination: 10–15 days at 18–21°C (65–70°F)

Growing Instructions
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow lightly, pressing seeds into the surface of well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep soil moist and at 18–21°C (65–70°F) until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Full sun encourages strong stems and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.

FAQ

Q: How does it differ from other aster varieties?
A: ‘Matsumoto Apricot’ is notable for its soft apricot-orange double blooms and longer late-summer flowering period, adding unique colour to your garden.