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Callistephus Species, China Aster

Callistephuschinensis

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
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Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Amellus speciosus
Aster chinensis
Aster lacinians
Aster regalis
Asteriscodes chinense
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Coral/Apricot
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
Non-patented
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
Regional

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

CARLOTTA, California

Grass Valley, California

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LilyLover_UT
Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

China asters don't have a long bloom season, but they bloom at the end of the summer just when most other flowers are fading, and they ma...Read More

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Terry
Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | neutral

Plants are somewhat disease-prone, so avoid planting in the same spot every year.

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killerdaisy
Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2001 | neutral

Nice for cutting, but do NOT rebloom after cutting. Warm-season annual. Wilt diseases and aster yellows virus can be common. Seek resista...Read More

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