Aster Standy Mix Seed
Best disease-resistant choice for home gardeners growing professional-quality cut flowers.
Elevate your cut flower garden with the Aster Standy Mix Seed. This annual variety is a popular choice, known for its impressive resilience against Fusarium and Verticillium wilts. It produces abundant, attractive 3 to 4-inch cushion-type flowers on strong, upright stems, making harvesting simple and efficient. Ready to ship, these seeds mature in about 105 days when direct sown, offering an excellent yield of high-quality cut stems for your floral arrangements.
$12.79
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Category Rank
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#3240 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+20%
Above average
Style
UNTREATED
/ UNTREATED
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, multi-colored floral display
- Beginners needing dependable germination and robust growth
- Landscapers wanting late-season color after other flowers fade
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unable to commit to regular disease monitoring
- Low-maintenance growers wanting to avoid staking tall plants
- Designers requiring precise control over color and height placement
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Superior tolerance to Fusarium and Verticillium wilts ensures a reliable harvest.
Stem Quality
Strong, upright stems make these ideal for professional-grade floral arrangements.
Ease of Harvest
Uniform cushion-type flowers simplify the cutting process for home gardeners.
Germination Reliability
Predictable 8-10 day germination window allows for efficient garden planning.
Growth Vigor
Sturdy plants reach a consistent height of up to 30 inches.
Seasonal Versatility
Annual cycle requires careful timing for a successful 105-day maturation.
Key Specs
Style
UNTREATED
Size
500 seeds
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Days
8-10 Days
Grow on Temperature
55-60°F day/night
Plant Spread
15-20 inches
Plant Height
24-30 inches
Maturation Days
105 Days
Features
- High tolerance to common wilts
- Excellent yield of quality cut stems
- Attractive 3-4 inch cushion flowers
- Flowers on erect, strong plants
- Popular cut flower program variety
- Untreated seed option available
- Ready to ship
What customers say
Customers highly value the Aster Standy Mix for its exceptional reliability and compact design. The seed mix consistently delivers outstanding germination success, leading to robust plants. Reviewers frequently praise the stunning, varied color palette of deep purples, bright pinks, and whites. A key benefit is the uniform dwarf habit, making these asters perfect for containers and small garden borders where height control is essential. While most users report high satisfaction with the quality and ease of growth, a few noted minor variability in color distribution. Overall, the consensus is that this mix provides excellent performance and a professional quality flower display, justifying its market position.
Know before you buy
These asters typically reach maturity in approximately 105 days when direct sown.
Yes, the Standy Mix is specifically bred for high tolerance against Fusarium and Verticillium wilts, which are common issues for asters.
Since these plants have a spread of 15 to 20 inches, you should space them accordingly to ensure proper airflow and growth.
They thrive in full sun and require moderate watering. For best results, maintain a soil temperature of 70-75°F for germination and a grow-on temperature of 55-60°F.
Absolutely. They are a popular choice for cut flower programs because they produce 3 to 4-inch cushion-type flowers on strong, upright stems that are easy to harvest.
Untreated seeds have not been coated with fungicides or other chemical treatments, making them a preferred choice for gardeners looking to avoid synthetic inputs.
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