China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) seeds

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China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) 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. 100 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,29 €

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SKU: CAL06

GTIN: 4251420519245

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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.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Plant type:	Container plant Summer flower
Flower colour:	Blue Yellow Red White Lilac
Region of origin:	Asia China
Special features:	Food for bees
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	80-120 cm
Flowering months:	July August September October

Growing advice

Soil type:	Free-draining Moist Fresh Nutrient-rich
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	25 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	May June

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 names:	Sommeraster, Gartenaster, Krallenaster, Todtenblume
English names:	China Aster, Annual Aster
Spanish names:	Aster de China, Estrellas, Extrañas, Flor Extraña, Reina Margarita
Italian names:	Astro Della Cina

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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