China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) organic seeds
- China Asters bloom from July to September and, with their claw-like blossom shape, they belong to the most beautiful cut flowers.
- Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.99
Product number: CAL06-BIO GTIN: 4251420505606
Description
The wild form of this aster appears in Japan, Korea, and China. In China, it has already been cultivated for 2000 years. In Europe, it has been appreciated as a decorative plant in summer borders and cottage gardens as well as as a cut flower since the 18th century. Ever since it has had a long breeding tradition.
The general name is garden aster. The varieties with filled flower heads with claw-like, slim petals are called China aster. They appear in all typical aster colours from white to light yellow, pink to purple.
The annual summer flower is a great cut flower for colourful summer and autumn bunches with a good keepability and an overall very long duration of flowering. In the bed, it's also a notable permanent bloomer that magically attracts bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and many other insects with its nectar.
The general name is garden aster. The varieties with filled flower heads with claw-like, slim petals are called China aster. They appear in all typical aster colours from white to light yellow, pink to purple.
The annual summer flower is a great cut flower for colourful summer and autumn bunches with a good keepability and an overall very long duration of flowering. In the bed, it's also a notable permanent bloomer that magically attracts bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and many other insects with its nectar.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Summer flower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Asteraceae |
| Region of origin | Asia, China |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue, Lilac, Red, White, Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, October, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Moist, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 25 cm |
Sowing and care
Annual summer flower. Pre-culture from March indoors or direct sowing from mid-May outdoors. Sprinkle seeds only on the soil and press lightly. Germination unproblematic at +15-18°C in approx. 14 days. The seedlings can be planted outdoors from mid-May. Loves sunny, nutrient-rich locations.
Other names
Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis, Aster chinensis, Callistemma chinense, Callistephus hortensis
German: Sommeraster, Gartenaster, Krallenaster, Todtenblume
English: China aster, Annual aster
French: Aster de Chine, Reine-Marguerite
Italian: Astro della Cina
Spanish: aster de China, estrellas, extrañas, flor extraña, reina Margarita
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