China Aster Chrisantella Lilac Mist | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Chrisantella Lilac Mist | Callistephus chinensis

Premium professional aster with soft pastel elegance.
The China Aster Chrisantella Lilac Mist is a part of the professional Chrisantella series, bred specifically for high-quality cut flower production. Its rare pastel tones, reminiscent of florist chrysanthemums, create a delicate, refined color palette — soft lilacs and silvery mauves — rarely seen in asters. These hues make it a perfect choice for luxury bouquets and designer arrangements.

The plant forms a strong, upright Y-type structure, reaching 60–80 cm in height, with thick, sturdy stems producing 10–15 full blooms per plant. Each flower is large, perfectly shaped, and boasts a long vase life of 7–10 days. With its excellent branching and professional-grade quality, Chrisantella Lilac Mist combines beauty, reliability, and performance — ideal for florists, flower farmers, and garden enthusiasts.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Chrisantella Lilac Mist
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Days to maturity: 110–125 days (short-day flowering type)
• Bloom size: Large, chrysanthemum-like
• Plant habit: Upright, strong, Y-type branching
• Stem quality: Thick and firm
• Light preference: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, humus-rich; pH 5.5–7.5
• Plant spacing: 15–30 cm
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Uses: Cut flower production, borders, floral design

Sowing & Germination

• Sowing Indoors/Greenhouse: From March, or sow directly outdoors from late April to early May
• Germination: 3–7 days at 21–22 °C; after germination, reduce to 8–12 °C
• Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm; cover lightly with vermiculite, requires warmth and light; keep evenly moist
• Seedling Fertilization: Feed after 10 days with 0.1% potassium nitrate, then continue with calcium nitrate and balanced fertilizer
• No pinching required: Plants naturally form strong side branches

Growing Tips

• Establish early plantings for optimal stem length and flower size.
• Grow in a sunny, well-drained location with fertile soil.
• Protect young plants from leafhoppers with insect netting to prevent Aster Yellows Virus.
• Cold tolerance: Hardened seedlings tolerate down to –3 °C; mature plants up to –6 °C.
• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts beneficial insects and supports biodiversity.
• IMPORTANT: Gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Highlights

• Professional-grade series for cut flower production
• Rare pastel tones, reminiscent of chrysanthemums
• 10–15 strong stems per plant
• Excellent vase life and field performance
• Cold-hardy and pollinator-friendly
• Perfect for luxury floral design and bouquet work