China Aster
Callistephuschinensis 'Thunderball'

Synonym:Aster chinensis

Synonym:Aster sinensis

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored