China Aster Chrisantella Runaway Bride | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Chrisantella Runaway Bride | Callistephus chinensis

Vibrant bright pink elegance with professional-grade quality.
The China Aster Chrisantella Runaway Bride from the prestigious Chrisantella professional series stands out for its intense bright pink blooms, full of energy and charm. With its large, perfectly shaped double flowers and strong, florist-quality stems, this variety brings a bold yet refined touch to premium bouquets and floral arrangements.

The radiant, saturated pink petals create a lush, chrysanthemum-like flower head that maintains its shape and brilliance long after cutting. Each plant forms a robust, upright structure with Y-type branching, producing 10–15 stunning blooms on sturdy, straight stems up to 80 cm tall — ideal for both field and greenhouse production.

Chrisantella Runaway Bride combines vivid color, exceptional vase life (7–10 days), and excellent uniformity, making it a favorite among florists and growers who value vibrant color impact and lasting beauty.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Chrisantella Runaway Bride
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Bloom type: Large, fully double, chrysanthemum-type
• Bloom color: Bright pink
• 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 flowers.
• Grow in sunny, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.
• Protect from leafhoppers using insect netting to prevent Aster Yellows Virus.
• Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.
• Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors.

Highlights

• Professional series bred for cut flower growers
• Bright pink, fully double flowers with luminous color
• 10–15 large blooms per plant on strong stems
• Excellent vase life (7–10 days)
• Cold-tolerant and pollinator-friendly
• Ideal for luxury bouquets, weddings, and event floristry