Bring vibrant, delicate beauty to your garden with Lavender Astilbe flowers. Known for their stunning lavender-colored blooms, these flowers create an eye-catching display in any home garden. Astilbes are loved for their ability to thrive in both sunny and partially shaded areas, making them a versatile addition to your landscape. These heirloom seeds are GMO-free, ensuring that you're growing flowers in the most natural, sustainable way possible. Perfect for planting in flower beds, borders, or containers, Lavender Astilbe adds texture and charm to your outdoor space. Whether you're a beginner gardener or an experienced one, these seeds will provide you with a reliable and beautiful floral display.

Features:

• Color: Lavender-colored blooms that brighten any garden.

• Type: Heirloom seeds, non-GMO.

• Planting Zone: Best suited for USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

• Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial with feathery, plume-like flowers.

• Uses: Ideal for borders, flower beds, or container planting.

• Plant Height: Typically grows between 18–36 inches tall.

• Blooming Season: Mid to late summer.

• Sun Requirements: Prefers partial shade to full sun.

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil.

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-pollinated.

• Packet Size: (Specify seed packet size, e.g., 100 seeds per packet).

• Germination Rate: Approximately 75% under ideal conditions.

• Shelf Life: 2-3 years if stored in a cool, dry place.

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch deep.

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soil: Choose a location with well-drained, fertile soil. Astilbes thrive in soil that is rich in organic matter. If planting in a container, ensure there is proper drainage at the bottom.

2. Sowing: Start by sowing the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost or directly outdoors after the threat of frost has passed. For indoor planting, use seed trays and lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.

3. Germination Conditions: Place the seed trays in a warm, sunny location with temperatures between 65°F to 70°F (18°C to 21°C). Keep the soil lightly moist but not waterlogged. Germination can take anywhere from 14 to 30 days.

4. Transplanting: Once the seedlings have developed 2-3 sets of leaves and the outdoor conditions are favorable (after the last frost date), harden the seedlings off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days. Transplant the seedlings into their permanent location, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.

5. Ongoing Care: After transplanting, continue to water regularly, especially during dry periods. Astilbes prefer consistently moist soil. Apply mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Astilbes generally require minimal fertilization.