Giant ray mix contains wonderful deep blue, pink and purple colours that are extremely eye catching and a fabulous addition to any garden. Callistephus Chinensis is a wonderful smelling flower that is loved by pollinators which will bring life into your garden. Large flowers with pointed petals and intense colours make china asters one of an all-time favourite amongst old fashioned gardens. 

Sowing:
Sow Outdoors: April – May   
Sow Indoors: February - April
Season: Annual
Plant Height: 24-36in (60-90cm)
Bloom: June – October 
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

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.