Benary's Princess Bright Red Aster delivers one of the most striking crimson-rose colors in the aster world, with fully double petals that seem to glow against green foliage. These heirloom flowers reach 28 inches tall and produce 3- to 4-inch blooms that are as stunning in cut arrangements as they are in garden borders. Hardy in zones 2-11 and frost-tender, this variety thrives with moderate watering and moderate sun exposure, sprouting in just 10-14 days when temperatures hover around 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The blazing, bold crimson-rose color is genuinely rare among asters; the fully double petals create an almost geometric perfection that catches light beautifully. At 28 inches tall with 3- to 4-inch blooms, each stem functions as a statement piece for cutting or display. This heirloom variety earned its reputation as a top choice for landscape design and floristry precisely because of its combination of intense color, generous bloom size, and sheer presence in the garden.
Benary's Princess Bright Red shines as a cut flower, where its long 28-inch stems and substantial 3- to 4-inch blooms make it a natural for arrangements and bouquets. In the landscape, it serves as a bold focal point or massed planting that commands attention during late-season bloom.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Maintain soil temperature between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for germination; seeds will sprout in 10-14 days. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart in full sun locations. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting.
Cut flowers when petals are fully open and the bloom has reached its full 3- to 4-inch size. Use sharp scissors or pruners to cut stems early in the morning when they're most turgid, cutting at least halfway down the 28-inch stem to encourage longer vase life.
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