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China aster

Callistephus chinensis

Genus: Callistephus
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: annual aster

About this plant

Varies in height from 20 to 70cm, and width from 25 to 45cm. Chrysanthemum-like flowers can be single, semi double or double, 7 to 12cm across and held on branching stems over a long period from late summer into autumn. Colours include light and dark purple, light and dark pink, red, yellow and white

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered site in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tall cultivars require staking

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16°C in early spring or in situ in mid-spring

Pests

Prone to aphids and cutworms

Diseases

Prone to wilt diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

IndoorConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years