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Approximately 200-250 seeds in 0,5 g packet.
They are bushy in nature and grows up to 100 cm in height. The blooms of Callistephus are similar to those of chrysanthemum.
They flowers from July to frost in large yellow, violet, red, purple, whiteand are fragrant.
In the garden these plants are great companions for other mid size annuals and perennias. Often as a cut flower in arrangements.
Full sunlight or light shade. Good drainage. Soil pH 5.5 to 7. Rich soil. Regular light watering. Feed with fertilizer two times during the growing season. May need support. Summer mulch. Deadhead.
Weed around plants to prevent competition. Grow in a different location every year. Do not overcrowd.
Do not grow close to a surface that reflects heat.
Grow in an area that has adequate ventilation. It is important to remove plants that have any sign of disease as they pass infections easily to other Callistephus.
Genus - Callistephus
Species - Chinensis
Variety - King Size mix
Common name - China Aster
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 2 - 10
Height - 1 m
Plant type - Annual Flower
Exposure - Full Sun, partial shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Mildly acid to neutral (pH 5.5-7)
Soil type - Rich, well drained
Water requirements - Regular light watering
Landscape uses - Great companions for other mid size annuals and perennias. Often as a cut flower in arrangements.
Bloom season - July - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow, violet, red, purple, white
GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Seeds should be lightly covered once sown. Sow in the spring, following the last frost.
If you plan to grow China Aster as seedlings indoors for later transplanting then they should be germinated at a temperature of +18-+21C for two weeks. Seeds should be sown in peat pots in a vermiculite mix and water supplied from below.
After about seven or eight weeks the seedlings can be planted in the garden in an area of partial shade or full sun with a spacing of 30-50 cm.
They prefer to grow in a rich soil that has good drainage and a pH of 6 to 7.
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