China Aster 'Starlight Rose'

Callistephuschinensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Aster chinensis
Aster sinensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kalama, Washington

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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | October 2010 | neutral

I tried two different times this season to start Aster Starlight Rose from seed this spring, with absolutely no results. Granted we had t...Read More

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