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

Classic and colourful, China Asters are beloved for their large, daisy-like or chrysanthemum-style blooms in vibrant shades of pink, purple, blue, red, and white. These late-summer beauties offer a burst of colour just when many other flowers are fading, making them perfect for beds, borders, and cut flower displays.

Plant Details

Type: Half-hardy Annual
Height: 40 – 60 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 last frost, spacing 25 – 30 cm apart
Care: Water regularly, avoid overhead watering, deadhead for prolonged flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Large, showy blooms in dazzling colours
Blooms late in the season – perfect for autumn gardens
Excellent for cutting – long vase life
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects 🦋

Top Tip
To prevent disease (like aster wilt), avoid planting in the same spot each year and ensure good airflow between plants.

Perfect For

Cottage garden beds & borders
Late-season colour
Cut flower arrangements
Pollinator-friendly spaces

Plant With: Zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and salvia – colourful companions that thrive in the same conditions and keep the garden blooming until first frost.

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