A fabulous deep blue - white coloured china aster with a stunning large flower. Callistephus chinensis  is adored by pollinators that will bring life into your garden. These flowers are perfect for cottage garden as it is one of an all-time favourite classic flower. This half-hardy annual Callistephus chinensis is fantastic for summer bedding and borders. It is also ideal as a cut flower that will bloom for a long period of time.

Sowing:

Sow Outdoors: April – May    

Sow Indoors: May – June 

Season: Annual

Plant Height: 28 in (70 cm)

Bloom: June – September 

Environment: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Type: Loam, Chalk, Clay 

Germination Time: 7-12 days   

Temperature: 18C+ (65F+)

Seeds Watering: Moist

Depth: 1/4in (6mm) 

Plant Spread:9-12in (22-30cm)

Scented

Hardiness: Half-hardy Annual 

Ideal for: Cut flower, Beds, Borders, Pollinators, Cottage garden

China Aster flowers are amongst one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. You can start your seeds 6-8 weeks before last frost date for earlier spring blooms. Then every two weeks sow seeds directly outdoors for extended season of blooming.