Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000252
11/12/99
Callistephus--China Aster
Height: 24 in Spacing: 18 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Blue, pink, purple, red, white
Comments: China Aster blooms (Vis. 1) for about six weeks in
late summer. Upright types may be used for edging or
bedding but may have branches too short for cutting.
Branching cultivars are taller and will be large plants if
given sufficient space to develop. They may be grown in full
sun or light shade and in a fertile and well-drained soil.
The plants are heavy feeders. Mulching keeps these
shallow-rooted plants from drying out. Tall varieties
must be given some support. High nitrogen fertilizers may
promote disease development. The plants are susceptible to
wilt and aster yellows and should not be planted near
Calendulas.
Propagation: The seed may be planted directly into the
garden, however seed started indoors gives best results.
The seed germinates in ten to fourteen days at 70 degrees.
Start seeds six weeks before plants are to be set in the
garden. Do not cover the seed with more than an eighth
inch of soil. China Aster dislikes transplanting.
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