{"product_id":"aster-chinski-igielkowy-niebieski-nasiona","title":"Chinese Needle Aster Blue - Callistephus chinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eA blue rarely found in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The needle-leaved Chinese aster in blue is a rare sight – most asters are purples, pinks, and whites. This shade, combined with the dramatic, \"needle-like\" flower structure, makes it an absolute star of summer and autumn bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eIn brief\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July – October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March – April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e April (seedbed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedle-leaved Chinese asters stand out because their flower petals are very narrow, almost needle-like, giving them a striking, \"spreading\" appearance – like a firework frozen in full bloom. The blue variant has a deep, slightly violet shade that contrasts beautifully with white and yellow flowers in mixed compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eStep-by-step cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (March – April):\u003c\/strong\u003e sow seeds in boxes or trays under cover or in April in a seedbed. Optimal germination temperature is 16–20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e seedlings appear after about 2 weeks. Prick out when they have 2–3 true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting (May):\u003c\/strong\u003e transplant seedlings to a permanent spot with spacing of 40 × 20 cm in beds or flower beds. Position – sunny, average soil, as long as it is well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular watering during dry periods, fertilize once per season. Asters do not need staking, but taller varieties in windy locations should be gently supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic for \u003cstrong\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – they stay fresh in a vase for 7–10 days. Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eflower beds\u003c\/strong\u003e, in groups or mixed borders with other aster varieties. The blue color beautifully complements pink, white, and yellow flowers – it’s worth buying several varieties and planting them next to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAsters often suffer from fusarium wilt (wilting at the base of the stem). The best prevention: do not plant asters in the same place more often than every 3–4 years. If you have a small garden, change the location every year – this significantly reduces the risk of disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e60–80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSunny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAnnual plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time under cover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMarch – April\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJuly – October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e40 × 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eW. 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