Flowers – Aster, Powderpuff (China Aster)
Flowers – Aster, Powderpuff (China Aster)
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Description
The Powderpuff Aster (Callistephus chinensis) puts out a huge fully double flower that looks like a pom-pom in multiple pastel hues of white, pink, and purple. Also called China Aster, it resembles the Chrysanthemum and grows 2′-3′ tall. A soft accent in the garden or tied with a ribbon into a long-lasting bouquet.
- Life cycle: Annual
- Bloom season: Summer, fall
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Afterthought, daintiness, elegance, love of variety, patience
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
- Hardiness zones: 2-11
- Planting season: Spring
- Days to maturity: 90-120
- Cold stratify: No
- Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover – seeds need light to germinate
- Spacing between plants: 12″-24″ apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 14-21 days
- Germination soil temps: 70F-75F
- Soil types: Loamy, rich, moist, well-drained
- Soil pH: 5.8-6.5
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
- Drought tolerant: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
Additional information
Size | Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds), Large Pack (Appx. 400 seeds) |
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