{"product_id":"fothergills-aster-ostrich-feather-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Aster Ostrich Feather Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Callistephus chinensis, a traditional garden favourite known for its reliability and heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistinctive Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Features large, double flowers with unique recurving petals that create a ruffled, \"ostrich feather\" texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces a sophisticated mix of rich \"boudoir\" shades, including deep crimson, violet, and soft rose pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaches a height of 60cm (24in) with a medium, bushy habit, making it an excellent choice for structured garden borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCut Flower Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly versatile for the home; these graceful stems were a staple in Victorian floral arrangements for their longevity and form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half-hardy annual, providing a vibrant and rewarding display within a single growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-suited to areas of partial shade, offering flexibility for various garden aspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors in trays of moist compost between February and May, or sow directly outdoors in May and June once the soil has warmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain a steady temperature of 15-20°C; seedlings typically appear within 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Move young plants to their final flowering position after the last risk of frost has passed, spacing them approximately 30cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeneral Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead spent blooms to encourage a continuous flush of flowers throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503584551295,"sku":"FTG-46950","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Aster_Ostrich_Feather_Seeds.webp?v=1778582750","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-aster-ostrich-feather-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}