Aster - China Blend (Callistephus chinensis)

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Aster - China Blend (Callistephus chinensis) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Annual (native to China) • USDA Growing Zones: Annual in all zones • Height: 18-30 inches • Spread: 10-12 inches🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to early fall • Colors: Mixed purple, pink, red & white • Flower Type: Fully double, many-petaled daisy blooms • Bloom Period: July-September☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate — keep evenly moist • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 10-12 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Finches take ripe seed • Native Bees: Moderate nectar • Butterflies: Good late-summer nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Supports hoverflies🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant out after frost; sow in succession for a longer season • Summer: Water consistently; do not let it wilt • Fall: Blooms one strong flush, then finishes • Winter: Not hardy; replant each spring🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Zinnia Cosmos Snapdragon Celosia ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Premium cut flower with excellent vase life • Richly doubled, dahlia-like blooms • Succession-sow for continuous cutting • Rotate planting spots each year to avoid aster wilt • Beloved bouquet filler Show more