Pompon Aster Seeds Red & White | Callistephus chinensis Double Flowers

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Callistephus chinensis 'Pompon Red with White Centre'
Double pompon China Aster with striking red and creamy-white bicoloured flowers

Callistephus chinensis 'Pompon Red with White Centre' is a striking annual China Aster producing compact, fully double pompon-style flowers in a distinctive two-tone combination. Rich red outer petals surround a contrasting creamy-white centre, creating neat, rounded blooms with an eye-catching bicoloured appearance.

The upright, branching plants produce numerous flowers on sturdy stems from summer into early autumn. Excellent both in the garden and for cutting, the compact pompon blooms have good vase life and make an unusual addition to bouquets and floral arrangements. Plants are equally attractive in sunny borders, beds and larger containers.

Why You'll Love It

● Distinctive red and creamy-white bicoloured flowers

● Fully double, neatly rounded pompon-style blooms

● Excellent long-lasting cut flower for bouquets and arrangements

● Upright, branching plants produce numerous flowering stems

● Provides vibrant colour from summer into early autumn

Ideal For

● Cut flower gardens

● Summer borders

● Flower beds

● Large patio containers

● Bouquets and floral arrangements

How to Sow & Grow (UK)
Sow indoors: March–April
Plant out: May–June, after hardening off and once risk of frost has passed
Direct outdoors: April–May, once soil conditions have warmed
Flowering: July–October
Life cycle: Half-hardy annual
Germination temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)
Average germination time: 7–14 days
Depth: Sow approximately 3 mm (⅛ in) deep and cover lightly
Light required: No specific light requirement – cover seeds only lightly
Moisture: Keep compost evenly moist but not waterlogged during germination
Environment: Full sun in a sheltered position
Soil type: Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
Plant spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
Mature height: Approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
Expert Growing Tips

● Start seeds under cover in early spring for the longest flowering season; transplant outdoors only after frost risk has passed.

● Avoid planting China Asters in the same position year after year, as crop rotation helps reduce the risk of soil-borne aster wilt.

● Water at soil level rather than regularly wetting the foliage, and provide good spacing and airflow between plants to help maintain healthy growth.

● Deadhead regularly to keep plants producing fresh flowers throughout summer and into early autumn.

● For cut flowers, harvest stems when the outer petals have started to open; China Asters are valued for their excellent vase life.

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