China Aster is an annual ornamental plant which is known to grow in cottage gardens and make good cut flowers. Callistephus Chinensis can grow to 24 inches in height with different size 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.

SOWING: 

Sow: months February-May
Season: Annual
Height: 24 inches (61cm) 
Bloom Season: June-October
Environment: Full Sun
Soil Type:   Chalk, Sand, Loam
Germination Time:  14-21days
Temperature: 68F (20C)
Seeds Watering: Wetting only the soil
Plant watering: watering once per week
Depth: press into the soil  1/16  deep (1.5mm)
Plant Spacing: 20 inches (51cm)
Ideal for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers