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Dwarf Aster ‘Red Ribbon’ (Callistephus chinensis)
Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
Type: Hardy Annual

Dwarf Aster ‘Red Ribbon’ is a beautiful, compact variety producing vivid, deep red, daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems. Perfect for borders, rockeries, or pots, this dwarf aster blooms profusely from midsummer into early autumn. Its neat, bushy habit makes it ideal for low-maintenance gardening, and the long stems are perfect for fresh cut flowers, brightening any indoor space.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual
Height: 30cm
Spread: 20–25cm
Flowers: July – October
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Feb – Apr indoors / Mar – May outdoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
Transplant: Plant out after last frost once hardened off
Spacing: 20–25cm apart
Care: Water regularly during dry periods; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Bright, vibrant red blooms for striking colour
Compact, bushy habit ideal for small spaces
Long stems perfect for cut flowers
Easy to grow and reliable

Top Tip

Pinch back young seedlings to encourage fuller, bushier plants and more flowers. Ideal for edging borders or brightening containers.

Perfect For

Cottage and perennial borders
Rock gardens and containers
Cut flower arrangements
Pollinator-friendly gardens

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