China Aster Chrisantella Flamingo at Sunset | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Chrisantella Flamingo at Sunset | Callistephus chinensis

Warm salmon-pink tones kissed by golden sunset hues.
The China Aster Chrisantella Flamingo at Sunset is part of the exclusive professional Chrisantella series, bred for high-end cut flower production. This variety captivates with its unusually warm salmon-pink petals, softly blending into a deep sunset-gold centre, evoking the glow of a late summer evening.

The large, fully double flowers feature a chrysanthemum-like form with dense, velvety petals that open gradually to reveal their radiant heart. Each bloom is a perfect combination of softness and depth, making it a showpiece for romantic bouquets and elegant floral design.

Strong, upright stems with Y-type branching ensure 10–15 large, premium-quality blooms per plant. Ideal for professional growers and florists, this variety offers excellent vase life (7–10 days) and exceptional uniformity in the field — a perfect choice for those seeking warmth, sophistication, and harmony in color.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Chrisantella Flamingo at Sunset
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Bloom type: Large, fully double, chrysanthemum-type
• Bloom color: Warm salmon-pink with deep sunset-gold centre
• Days to maturity: 110–125 days (short-day flowering)
• Plant habit: Upright, strong, Y-type branching
• Stem quality: Thick, straight, florist-grade
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, humus-rich (pH 5.5–7.5)
• Plant spacing: 15–30 cm
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Uses: Professional cut flower production, floral design, borders

🌱 Sowing & Germination

• Sowing indoors/greenhouse: From March, or direct sow outdoors from late April to early May
• Germination: 3–7 days at 21–22 °C; reduce to 8–12 °C after germination
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm – cover lightly with vermiculite, keep evenly moist and well-lit
• Seedling fertilization: After 10 days, feed with 0.1% potassium nitrate solution; continue with calcium nitrate and a balanced soluble fertilizer
• Pinching: Not required – plants naturally branch well
• Cold tolerance: Hardened seedlings tolerate down to –3 °C; mature plants up to –6 °C

Growing Tips

• Sow early for longer stems and larger blooms.
• Grow in a sunny, nutrient-rich, well-drained location.
• Protect from leafhoppers using insect netting to prevent Aster Yellows Virus.
• Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
• Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Highlights

• Professional series for cut flower growers
• Unique salmon-pink and sunset-gold color blend
• 10–15 large double blooms per plant
• Long vase life (7–10 days)
• Cold-tolerant and pollinator-friendly
• Perfect for romantic bouquets, weddings, and luxury floral design