Callistephus chinensis
Beautifully strong flowers in delicate colours. Charming in bouquets (perhaps even a bridal bouquet?) and incredibly long-lasting.
Whether in a flower bed or a pot, Chinese asters grow perfectly straight and upright.
My tip: Change location every year. For even more lush flowers, fertilise during the first bloom.
Height: 40cm to 80cm (16" to 32")
Hardiness: Annual
Where: Full sun, partial shade
When: March to April inside, May outside.
Spacing: 30cm (12")
Harvesting/Flowering: July to October
Contents: approx. 60 seeds
Photos: Janina Laszlo
