Cerise Aster (Callistephus chinensis) A beautiful peony headed type of flowering aster with brilliant cerise coloured blooms. Add a bit of late summer magic to your gardens with this stand-out! Excellent cut-flower species.
40 seeds per packet
Growing Information: Transplants - Sow 1/8" deep into cell flats or preferred seedling container, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Establish plantings early to avoid shorter stem growth. Heat and reduced day length of mid-late summer initiate flowering. Direct seed - After your last frost date and when soil temperature is 20°C space plants 8-12” apart. In some cases, a chilling period (cold-moist stratification) of 10 days may improve germination rates.
Days to Germination: 7 - 21
Plant Spacing: 8" - 12" (25cm - 30cm)
Plant Height: 24" - 30" (60cm - 75cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: Half Hardy Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
