China Aster Syringa Champagne | Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis Syringa is delightful large and excellent packed blossoms, similar as chrysanthemum, but much more beautiful!

XXL flower diameter of approx. 12-15 cm, plant height approx. 60-70 cm! Plants with nice pyramidal growth and outstanding strong flower stems. Surpass all sets of previous series on the market in terms of durability.

Flower type - chrysanthemum-shaped.

• From sowing to flowering: 110-120 days, short-day plant
• Indoor/greenhouse sowing: starting from March, or sow directly outdoors in beds at the end of April to early May
• Height: 60-70 cm
• Germination: germinates in 3-7 days at 21-22 °C, then reduce to 8-12 °C
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with vermiculite, requires warmth and light, keep seeds slightly moist at all times
• Seedling fertilization: fertilize seedlings after 10 days with a 0.1% potassium nitrate solution, later with calcium nitrate and a soluble complete fertilizer
• Planting site: sunny, well-drained, nutrient-rich, and moderately fertile soil
• For pollinators: attractive, beneficial
• Cold resistance: cold-hardy. Asters tolerate cold and can withstand light frost for a short time (hardened seedlings down to -3 °C, mature plants up to -6 °C)
• Use: cut flower

IMPORTANT: Before planting, harden off seedlings and acclimate them to outdoor conditions.