Eden Brothers
Aster Seeds Peony Duchess White
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly white blooms.
Enhance your garden with Peony Duchess White Asters, known for their beautiful, long-lasting white blooms that radiate light, perfect for moon gardens. These easy-to-grow annuals offer a clumping, upright growth habit, reaching about 28 inches tall and blooming from summer through fall. They reliably attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them a vibrant addition to any landscape. Excellent as cut flowers or for container gardening, these asters are also heat and drought tolerant once established and deer resistant, offering versatility and resilience.
$5.49
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
Life Cycle
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Event planners needing versatile white flowers for formal decor
- Floral designers seeking elegant, peony-like blooms for professional arrangements
- Gardeners wanting vibrant color during the late-season transition
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in areas prone to leafhoppers or soil-borne diseases
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer hands-off plant care
- Budget-conscious growers seeking permanent, one-time perennial plantings
Performance breakdown
Ease of cultivation
Straightforward growth requirements make these ideal for novice gardeners.
Pollinator attraction
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to boost local garden biodiversity.
Environmental resilience
Established plants handle heat, drought, and deer pressure with ease.
Floral utility
Long-lasting stems provide exceptional material for fresh indoor arrangements.
Landscape versatility
Compact upright habit works perfectly in containers or garden borders.
Aesthetic impact
Radiant white blooms create a striking glow in evening moon gardens.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
28 inches
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Seed Type
Open Pollinated Seed
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
6 to 8 inches
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Days to Maturity
75 days
Features
- Produces radiant white blooms ideal for moon gardens
- Long-lasting cut flowers for arrangements
- Easy to grow, suitable for beginners
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Tolerant of heat and drought
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Upright, clumping growth habit
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Aster Seeds Peony Duchess White. Reviewers frequently highlight the impressive germination rates, noting that nearly every seed successfully sprouted. The resulting flowers are described as stunning, large, and reliably true to the advertised peony white color. Gardeners appreciate the ease of growing these seeds, making them a reliable choice for adding elegant, full blooms to the summer garden. This product delivers on its promise of beautiful, high performing asters.
Know before you buy
Yes, Peony Duchess White Asters are container-friendly. Given their 28-inch height and clumping growth habit, ensure your pot is large enough to support their root system and provide adequate drainage.
These asters are known for being long-lasting cut flowers. When harvested at the right stage, they can maintain their appearance in arrangements for a significant amount of time, making them an excellent choice for home bouquets.
These seeds are designed for direct sowing, meaning you can plant them straight into your garden soil once the danger of frost has passed. They are considered easy to grow, making them a great option for beginners.
Yes, these asters are deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, this variety is much less likely to be targeted by deer compared to more palatable garden flowers.
For the best results, plant these in a location that receives full sun. This ensures the plants develop their characteristic upright, clumping habit and produce the most radiant white blooms throughout the summer and fall.
No, these are annuals, meaning they complete their entire life cycle in one growing season. You will need to sow new seeds each year to enjoy these blooms again.
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