Product Highlights:
• Variety: China Aster 'Maiden Series' – Blue
• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
• Flower Type: Ligulate, fully double-petaled
• Color: Pure blue
• Plant Height: 20-30 cm
• Bloom Diameter: 6-7 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, covered in soft fuzz
• Foliage: Deep green, ovate to triangular leaves with toothed edges and long petioles
• Bloom Arrangement: Umbel-like clusters at the top of each branch
• Petal Texture: Fine and silky, layered like satin


Cultivation Requirements:
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Temperature: Prefers cool climates; not frost-tolerant and sensitive to heat
• Soil: Moist, moderately fertile, and well-drained soil
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during germination
• Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer for optimal growth and flowering


Sowing Instructions:
• Seed Depth: Sow seeds at approximately 0.5 cm deep
• Best Sowing Time: April to May (Spring) – when the soil is warm and germination is most effective
• Germination Tips: Keep soil evenly moist; do not allow it to dry out


Care Tips:
• Regularly deadhead spent blooms to prolong the flowering season
• For cut flowers, frequent harvesting encourages continuous blooming
• Best suited for garden borders, flower beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements