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Aster Seeds - Description
- Pack of Aster Seeds
- Variety: Michaelmas Daisy Mix
- Size of Pack: Approx 200 Seeds
- A hardy perennial
- Fowers the year after sowing
- A rich source of pollen and nectar
- Lasts into late autumn
- Provides seed heads for birds to eat in winter
- Quality seeds from Mr Fothergills
Aster Seeds - Sowing Tips
- Sow:
- Indoors: Feb to April
- Outdoors: May to July
- Water well
- Place in cold frame or unheated greenhouse
- Place in warm position (15-20°C is ideal)
- Plant out: July to October
- Flowers: July to October
- See images or 'How to Grow' tab for full growing instructions
Aster Seeds - Uses
- Position at front of borders
- Sow for Summer colour
- Suited to cut flower gardens
- Use as in-filler plants between low shrubs
- Companion plants include Peony, Grasses, Junipers, Echinacea & Rudbeckia
- Grow to approx. 120cm in height
Aster Seeds - Advantages
- Beautiful flower with vivid colours
- Small & ideal for front of beds
- Good show of flowers in Summer months
- One pack of seed produces several plants
- Easy to grow
- Low cost
- Clear, easy to follow growing instructions
- Great for beginners
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With An Post (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With An Post (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
