Callistephus chinensis - China Aster, Chinese Aster (10 Seeds)

Callistephus chinensis

Common Name: China Aster, (Afr) Chinese Aster
Synonyms:
Plant Family: Asteraceae

Plant Type: annual/biennial, deciduous

Growth habit: rounded
Growth Rate: fast, mature size: 0.6m. high x 0.3m. wide

 

Colour: leaf- green, flower- violet, stem- green

Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: moist, pH preference - Neutral, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: minimum -35°C, USDA zone 3 to 11
Origin: China

Description:
Annual with branching stems and alternate, toothed leaves. Single white flowers in late summer and autumn. There are numerous named cultivars available with a wide range of flower colour and form.

Cultivation:
Rich well drained soil in a sunny position.

Propagation:
Easy from seed sown mid-spring, into well-drained, average, sandy soil, though most soils may be tolerated; may also be started indoors at 18-21C, and transplanted 3-4 weeks later, setting 30cm apart. Good light and a protected location ideal; does well in hot, dry weather.

Design and Other Uses:
Cottage/Informal, Flower arranging, Beds and borders.

Other Notes:
Native wildflower of China. pronounced: kal-LISS-steff-us chi-NEN-sis