China Aster is an annual ornamental plant that is known to grow in cottage gardens and make good cut flowers. Callistephus Chinensis can grow to 24 inches in height with different sizes and shaped leaves. The petal can be up to 3cm long with a variety of colours with a yellow centre. The known colours are white, pink, red, blue, violet, purple and yellow. China Aster blooms from summer to fall and thrives well-drained soil and access to sunlight. Callistephus Chinensis attracts bees to your garden and brings colour to your garden.. Powder Puff Aster is one of the most popular cut flowers available.

SOWING:

Sow: months February-May

Season: Annual 

Height 24 inches  

Bloom Season:   June-October

Environment: Full Sun

Soil Type:   Chalk, Sand, Loam

Germination Time:  14-21days

Temperature:  68F

Seeds Watering: Wetting only the soil

Plant watering: watering once per week 

Depth: press into the soil  1/16  deep

Plant Spacing: 20 inches 

Ideal for:  Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers