White Pompon Aster | 50 Seeds

CLASSIFICATION: Callistephus chinensis (Heirloom) FORM: High-Density Sphere PIGMENT: Arctic White ROLE: Visual Decompression

A garden filled exclusively with screaming colors is exhausting to the eye. True design requires negative space. The White Pompon Aster provides it.

This heirloom variety produces blooms of startling geometric purity. Each flower is a dense, spherical "pompon" of pure white petals, creating a texture that feels more constructed than grown. It functions as a visual pause—a moment of silence amidst the noise of the summer border.

It is stoic, self-sufficient, and structurally sound. It does not require the constant coddling of a rose or the staking of a dahlia. It simply executes its programming: to produce perfect white spheres until the frost comes.

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THE CURATOR'S NOTES

• The "Moon Garden" Essential: Because the pigment is pure white, it possesses a high albedo (reflectivity). At twilight, these blooms appear to glow, making them the cornerstone of any evening garden.
• Structural Integrity: The "Pompon" form is dense. In a vase, it holds its shape aggressively, providing a solid, textural anchor for wispy arrangements. It is the heavy furniture in the room.
• The ROI (Return on Investment): This is a high-yield asset. It asks for moderate water and standard soil, and in return, it delivers a continuous crop of blooms. It is beginner-friendly, but we prefer to call it "efficiency-minded."
• Spacing Logic: Plant them 12–15 inches apart to create a continuous drift of white. A single plant is a dot; a row is a statement.