China Blend Aster

Botanical Interests Packet

When the sunshine and heat have you reaching for iced tea, this selection of old-fashioned, single-flowered China asters will make your garden come alive with cool colors like red, pink, purple, and white. Grow them near the back of the flowerbed for a midsummer surprise for you and the pollinators. A longtime florist's favorite, they make fabulous, long-lasting cut flowers. 

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 350

Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis

Family: Asteraceae

Native: China

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall, 12"–18" wide

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Midsummer to fall

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower

MFG Part Number: 1300