Callistephus Species, China Aster

Callistephus chinensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
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
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
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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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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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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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | neutral

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

K
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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