Aster Californian Giant is a summer sensation, and now you can grow your own with Mr Fothergill’s Aster seeds. Growing up to 60 cm tall, these old favourites add height and drama to garden beds, borders, and containers–as well as colour, with pinks, reds, purples, and whites. They’re a true focal point in any planting scheme.

These flowers are great for cutting and making impressive displays in vases. As an annual, it flowers in the same year and does well in either sun or partial shade. Being so easy to grow, it rewards beginner gardeners or anyone with small, less-than-ideal garden spaces.