China Aster
Callistephuschinensis 'Starlight Mixed'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Starlight Mixed

Synonym:Aster chinensis

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

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

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Scarlet (dark red)
Dark Blue
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed