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Callistephus chinensis 'Light Blue'
China aster
Suitable for cool or pastel themed schemes, ‘Light Blue’ makes a big impact from an early sowing under glass, right through to...
approx 100 seeds
£2.99
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Plant description
Suitable for cool or pastel themed schemes, ‘Light Blue’ makes a big impact from an early sowing under glass, right through to the first frosts when other plants have started to look a little tired. An easy to grow China aster for sunny borders, pots and the cut flower vase, the ruffled, incurved lavender-blue flowers are long lasting and held aloft on sturdy stems.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
Growing instructions:
Sow undercover from February onwards in trays or pots of well-drained seed compost at 16-18°C. Germination takes 1-2 weeks. Transplant seedlings to pots and grow on in cooler conditions, planting outside when the threat of frost has passed. Sow directly outside from April, approximately 6mm deep (30cm apart) in finely raked soil. Thin as required and deadhead regularly to keep plants flowering.
