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Unique addition to bouquets.
Needle- or quilled-type blooms atop long sturdy stems. Large, brightly colored, 3½ – 5½” flowers bloom in white, light yellow, pink, crimson, rose, and dark and light purple. Easy to harvest due to the well-branched plant’s open airy habit. Long vase life. Also known as summer aster.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 26–32″
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Avg. 15,500 seeds/oz
| Size | Packet, 1,000 Seeds, 5,000 Seeds |
|---|---|
| DAYS TO GERMINATION | 10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C) |
| SOWING | Transplant (recommended) – Sow 1/8" deep into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before planting out. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Direct seed – Once soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Row cover or insect netting helps prevent the spread of Aster Yellows Virus by leafhoppers. Pinching not required. |
| LIGHT PREFERENCE | Sun. |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Varies depending on variety. |
| PLANT SPACING | 6-12". |
| HARDINESS ZONES | Annual. |
| VASE LIFE | 7-10 days. |
| HARVEST | Fresh – Outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water. Dried – When blooms are fully open. |
| SOIL REQUIREMENTS | Fertile, well-drained soil. pH: 5.5-7.5 preferred. |
| USES | Cut flowers, borders. |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Callistephus chinensis |
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