China Aster Scarlet – 400 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Bring vibrant color and classic elegance to your garden with China Aster Scarlet (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, scarlet-colored flowers throughout late summer and autumn. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, these asters provide long-lasting blooms and attract pollinators. Easy to grow from seed, they add striking beauty to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with dense scarlet flowers

• Long-lasting blooms from late summer to autumn

• Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Vibrant seasonal color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer