Chinese Aster Red

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🌸 Chinese Aster Red (Callistephus Aster) – premium flower seeds producing large double red blooms with outstanding cut flower quality and long flowering performance.

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Chinese Aster Red (Callistephus Aster)

💰 Price: Package of 50 Seeds

🌸 Chinese Aster Red (Callistephus Aster) is a spectacular tall annual producing magnificent double scarlet red flowers with beautifully twisted petals. The Gremlin variety is highly appreciated for its vigorous growth, long flowering season, and exceptional value as both a garden ornamental and premium cut flower.

The large fully double blooms feature elegantly curved petals that create a unique decorative appearance. Strong upright stems carry impressive flowers that stand out in flower borders, cottage gardens, landscape plantings, patio containers, and professional cut flower production.

This variety flowers continuously from mid summer until the first hard autumn frost. The brilliant red blooms attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators while freshly cut flowers remain attractive in water for approximately 8 to 10 days.

Chinese Aster Red is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for reliable flowering, vibrant colour, and outstanding vase life throughout the growing season.

Key growing data:
Plant type: Annual flowering plant
Plant height: 70 to 80 cm
Flower diameter: 10 to 12 cm
Flowering period: Mid summer until first autumn frost
Bloom production: Heavy continuous flowering throughout the season

🌡️ Temperature and Winter Hardiness

Optimal growing temperature: 16 to 25°C
Germination temperature: 16 to 18°C
Minimum temperature tolerance: Approximately -2°C during light spring frosts.
Winter hardiness: Not winter hardy. Plants complete their life cycle during one growing season and do not survive prolonged freezing temperatures.

🌱 Plant Features

Strong upright plants producing numerous large fully double red flowers with decorative twisted petals. Excellent for borders, flower beds, patio containers, landscape displays and premium cut flower production.

☀️ Growing Conditions

Grow in full sun using fertile, humus rich, well drained soil. Regular watering, good drainage, and proper air circulation encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

🌾 Sowing Instructions

Sow indoors from March to April approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors from April to May after the soil has warmed. Cover seeds lightly with compost or vermiculite. Germination usually occurs within 7 to 14 days. Space plants 25 to 40 cm apart.

🌿 Care and Maintenance

Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Keep the soil evenly moist without overwatering. Rotate planting locations every year to reduce the risk of Fusarium wilt and monitor plants regularly for aphids.

⚠️ Important Notes

Perfect for flower beds, mixed borders, patio containers, balcony displays and long lasting floral arrangements. Avoid planting asters repeatedly in the same location to minimize soil borne diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should Chinese Aster Red seeds be sown?

Sow indoors from March to April or directly outdoors from April to May after the danger of severe frost has passed.

How many days until flowering?

Plants usually begin flowering approximately 90 to 110 days after sowing.

How large are the flowers?

Flowers commonly reach 10 to 12 cm in diameter.

What is the flowering performance?

Plants produce abundant blooms continuously from summer until the first hard autumn frost.

Category Home Reference F-49 In stock 10000 Items
Chinese Aster Red - 228.714671
Chinese Aster Red - 228.714671

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