Single Rainbow Aster is an old-fashioned single type with gold centers. Blooms arrive mid-summer and are 3-4” coming in shades of scarlet, rose, pink, blue, and purple. Excellent for cutting and loved by bees. Grows to 36". 70 seeds PLANTING Callistephus chinensis Annual Germination: 10-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow ⅛” deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18” apart Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons Growth Habit: Upright, may need support Height and Width: 30-36” x 12-15" Spacing: 10-12" apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 110-120 days Uses: Flower beds, shade gardens, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and beneficials Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Harvest flowers when they are halfway open. Vase life is 7-10 days. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms
