China Aster 'King Size Apricot' – Susie Ripley Gardening

By A Mystery Man Writer

CHINA ASTER King Size ApricotCallistephus chinensis These flowers are full and luxurious with densely packed petals in a beautiful soft apricot colour with a pale lime center. Excellent as cut flowers with strong, tall stems and an exceptional vase life with flowers lasting up to two weeks. Type : AnnualPosition : SunH

CHINA ASTER

King Size Apricot
Callistephus chinensis

These flowers are full and luxurious with densely packed petals in a beautiful soft apricot colour with a pale lime center. Excellent as cut flowers with strong, tall stems and an exceptional vase life with flowers lasting up to two weeks.

Type : Annual
Position : Sun
Height : 60cm
Quantity per packet : 50

Growing
Sowing method : Transplant. Sow indoors during September.
When to plant : November
Spacing : 20cm
Depth : 3mm
Germination : 10-14 days
Days to maturity : 110

Harvesting
Flowers : January-April
When to pick : When outside petals begin to open.
Vase life : 7-10 days