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Annual Plant (A) Z2

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China Aster – Mixed Colours
Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
Type: Half-hardy Annual

China Asters are showy, late-season bloomers prized for their large, fluffy, chrysanthemum-like flowers in a rainbow of colours—pink, purple, red, white, blue, and more. Ideal for borders, beds, and cutting gardens, these easy-to-grow annuals add bold structure and colour just when summer starts to fade.

Plant Details

Type: Half-hardy Annual
Height: 20 – 25 cm
Spread: 20 – 30 cm
Flowers: July – October
Position: Full sun, rich well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: Feb – Apr, 0.5 cm deep in trays or modules
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 18 – 22°C
Transplant: Harden off and plant out after the last frost, spacing 25 – 30 cm apart
Care: Avoid overhead watering; deadhead regularly; rotate planting areas yearly to prevent aster wilt

Why You’ll Love It

Giant, pompom-style or quilled blooms
Late-season colour when other flowers fade
Excellent for cutting – long-lasting vase life
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects 🦋

Top Tip
Plant in a well-ventilated spot and water at the base to reduce the risk of fungal diseases. For bushier plants, pinch out early growth tips.

Perfect For

Late-summer colour in borders
Cut flower gardens
Pollinator-friendly planting
Cottage garden displays

Plant With: Cosmos, zinnias, rudbeckia, and marigolds – colourful companions that share the same sun-loving, easy-going nature and extend your garden’s bloom time.

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