Large distinctive flowers with long, gracefully curled ribbon-like petals in a gorgeous range of colors are produced on long, strong stems. Beautiful in the garden and one of the most popular cut flowers for long-lasting bouquets. The easy-to-grow upright plants will continue to bloom throughout the summer. Excellent in borders, rock gardens and containers.
When and where to plant: Select a sunny location (tolerates light shade) and plant outdoors in rich, well-drained soil after all danger of frost is past. For earlier blossoms, start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. For successive blooms, plant at two week intervals.
Care: Cultivate soil and firm over seed, keeping it moist. Store seed in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can severely reduce germination.
- Seed Variety: Aster, Crego Mixed
- Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Blooming Season: Summer to Fall
- Bloom Size: 2-3 in.
- Bloom Type: Medium-sized, daisy-like blooms
- Bloom Color: Purple, Red, White & Pink.
- Germination Time: 7-10 Days
- Days to Maturity: 75-80 Days
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Planting Depth: 1/4 in.
- Seed Spacing: 1 in.
- Thinning Height: 2 in.
- Space After Thinning: 10-15 in.
- Maximum Plant Height: 12-36 in.
- Seed Spread: 18-24 in.