{"product_id":"china-aster-hot-pants","title":"Aster, China, 'Hot Pants'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Callistephus chinensis)\u003c\/em\u003e  Get your hot pants on! These cheeky\u003cem\u003e needle\/quill type\u003c\/em\u003e (think, sea anemone) asters begin discreetly and slowly unfurl into a sensational deep pink. A flipping delight! This shocking pink variety appeared in our greenhouse aster grow-out years ago, and we've been delighted by it ever since! Flowers from 3.5-4.5” on branching, open 3’ plants. Long vase and garden life. Annual. \u003cbr\u003e110-120 Days. UO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant out after last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eTransplants are highly recommended. Asters respond favorably (begin to bloom) to increased heat and decreased day length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" between plants in rows 15\" apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-20 days @ soil temp 70F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage. Well-drained and evenly moist soil is preferred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not absolutely necessary, these definitely benefit from support to keep them upright, tidy, and increase airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue to cut flowers and deadhead for a long bloom time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest flowers when the outer petals begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 10-14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37836406227118,"sku":"AST-HP-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":37836406259886,"sku":"AST-HP-250s","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":37836406292654,"sku":"AST-HP-1Ms","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/hotpants.jpg?v=1609612140","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/china-aster-hot-pants","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}