Flower Specifications
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Height: 12 - 24 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Mix
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.8
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 68F
- Average Germ Time: 8 - 10 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 10 - 14 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Aster
China Aster (Callistephus Chinensis Powder Puff) - Attract attention to your garden! This wonderful Aster flower seed produces double flowers atop two-foot high stems. Powder Puff Aster is one of the most popular cut flowers available from flower seed. These large flowers resemble chrysanthemum flowers and come in a mix of colors with creamy yellow centers. Asters establish nicely from flower seeds and bloom throughout summer.
Aster flowers are excellent for tall borders or beds. If you want a profusion of brilliant blooms for a long lasting flower bouquet, Asters are an excellent choice. The easy-to-grow upright plants will continue to bloom throughout the summer. Aster plants prefer a sunny location; however, they will tolerate light shade. Sow Aster flower seeds outdoors in rich, well-drained soil after all danger of frost is passed. For earlier blossoms, start flower seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. For successive blooms, plant these flower seeds at 2 week intervals.
