China Aster Matador® Yellow | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Matador® Yellow | Callistephus chinensis | Large, Fully Double Yellow Blooms for Cutting and Garden Use

Callistephus chinensis ‘Matador® Yellow’ is a striking large-flowered China Aster, specially bred for professional cut flower production and garden display. This premium variety produces densely double, perfectly round blooms in a rich, buttery yellow tone that brightens summer borders and adds warmth to floral arrangements.

Part of the renowned Matador® series, known for its uniform growth, strong stems, and extra-large flowers, ‘Yellow’ combines excellent performance with elegant color. It’s ideal for cut flower production, borders, and pots, providing an impressive display from mid-summer to autumn.

The flowers are long-lasting both in the garden and vase, making this variety a favorite among florists and home gardeners alike. With its strong, upright stems and perfect form, it’s a reliable, professional-grade aster for any growing setting.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Matador® Yellow
• Common name: China Aster
• Plant type: Annual
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Spread: 25–35 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Blooming period: July–October
• Flower color: Bright yellow
• Flower form: Fully double, round, large
• Stem length: Long, strong, ideal for cutting
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist
• Watering: Regular; avoid waterlogging
• Use: Cut flowers, borders, beds, containers
• Hardiness: Annual

Key Features

• Extra-large, fully double flowers in warm yellow shades
• Strong, upright stems perfect for professional floristry
• Uniform growth and consistent flowering
• Excellent vase life and transport durability
• Easy to grow, suitable for beginners and experts alike
• Adds cheerful color and elegance to any garden or bouquet

Growing Tips

• Sowing time: Indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
• Transplanting: When seedlings are 5–7 cm tall; space 25–30 cm apart
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer regularly for maximum flower size
• Pinching: Encouraged to promote branching and more blooms
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to extend blooming period