A fabulous deep red 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: 24-36in (60-90cm)
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.

SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 200 seeds)