This vibrant color collection produces white, fuchsia, purple, and bright lilac blooms. The plants grow to a mature height of 12-36 inches tall, making them the perfect cut flower for any arrangement.
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, Powderpuff
- Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Blooming Season: Summer to Fall
- Bloom Size: 2-3 in.
- Bloom Type: Medium-sized, fluffy blooms
- Bloom Color: Blues, Purples, Crimsons, Pinks, & Whites
- 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: 12-24 in.
- Seed Spread: 12-18 in.