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Aster

Quick facts

Asters are dainty, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers distributed over airy sprays. They come in a rainbow of colors including white, pink, hot pink, lavender, red, purple and white.

Asters

Aster at a glance

Vase life
Vase life ranges from five to 14 days
Special care
Cut stems every two days because they become slimy quickly. Check bouquets for foliage below water line.
Also called
Monte Casino, rainbow aster, spray aster

About asters

Asters are dainty, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers distributed over airy sprays. They come in a rainbow of colors including white, pink, hot pink, lavender, red, purple and white. Vase life ranges from five to 14 days.

How to make asters last

  1. Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
  2. Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
  3. Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
  4. Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
  5. For asters. Cut stems every two days because they become slimy quickly. Check bouquets for foliage below water line.
  6. Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.

Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →

Questions about asters

How long do asters last in a vase?

Vase life ranges from five to 14 days. Re-cut the stems, use the flower food from your florist and keep the vase cool and out of direct sun to get the most days.

How do you care for asters?

Keep asters cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents. For asters: Cut stems every two days because they become slimy quickly. Check bouquets for foliage below water line.

Where can I buy asters?

From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.

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