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Solidaster
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Common Names: Solidaster
Botanical Name:  Solidaster, (so-li-DAS-ter)
Availability:  Year-round, peak supplies April through November.
Vase Life:  7 to 10 days.
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Storage Temperature:  36 - 38 F
Ethylene Sensitive: No
Description: Hundreds of tiny flowers on multi-branching stems. 
Colors: Yellow
Botanical Facts: Solidaster is an intergeneric hybrid.  The name is taken from the names of it's parents, Aster and Solidago.
Design Notes: Solidaster is an excellent filler flower.
Purchasing Hints:  Purchase when half of the flowers are open and the buds are showing color.
Conditioning:  Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife.  Hydrate in a solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
Additional Notes:  Solidaster is a heavy drinker and is susceptible to bacterial clogging of it's vascular system.  Use clean storage buckets and vases, and change water - floral preservative solution frequently.
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