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Annual Plant (A) KS5

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Aster – Queen of the Market
Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
Type: Half-Hardy Annual

A classic favourite for cut flowers, Aster ‘Queen of the Market’ produces stunning, large blooms in a range of rich, vibrant colours. With long, sturdy stems and fully double flowers, this variety is ideal for cutting, arranging, or adding bold splashes of colour to beds and borders.

Plant Details

Type: Half-Hardy Annual
Height: 40cm
Spread: 30–35cm (12–14in)
Flowers: July – October
Position: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: March – April, thinly in trays or pots, cover lightly with soil.
Germination: 10–14 days at 18–20°C.
Transplant: Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 25–30cm apart.
Care: Water well in dry weather, deadhead regularly for longer flowering.

Why You’ll Love It

Large, fully double blooms in vivid colours
Long, strong stems – perfect for cutting
A traditional favourite for late summer gardens
Provides colour when many other flowers fade

Top Tip

For top-quality cut flowers, sow in succession every 2–3 weeks and pick blooms early in the morning.

Perfect For

Cut flower arrangements
Cottage gardens
Borders & bedding
Summer colour displays

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