Aster Tall Pompon Montezuma Mixed – 100 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Aster Tall Pompon Montezuma Mixed (Callistephus chinensis) is a charming annual producing dense, pompon-shaped flowers in a mix of vibrant colors. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, its tall, upright stems create eye-catching vertical displays. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds a cheerful splash of color from summer to autumn.

Why Grow "Montezuma Mixed"

• Dense, pompon-shaped flowers in assorted bright colors

• Tall, upright stems ideal for vertical interest

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Tall border displays

• Cottage-style gardens

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Stake taller plants if needed