Sowing:

Sow Outdoors: April – May   

Sow Indoors: February - April

Season: Annual

Plant Height: 8in (20cm)

Bloom:  Mid season 

Environment: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Type: Loam, Chalk, Clay

Germination Time: 7-12 days   

Temperature: 18C+ (65F+)

Depth: 1/4in (6mm)

Plant Spread:12in (30cm)

Hardiness: Half-hardy Annual

Ideal for: Cut flower, Beds, Borders, Pollinators, Rockeries, Pots, Containers 

Plant Watering: Medium Well-drained

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.