China Aster Harlekin Violet | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Harlekin Violet  | Callistephus chinensis

Elegant, soft-toned blooms with vintage charm – the perfect pastel aster for summer and autumn bouquets.

China Aster ‘Harlekin Light Blue with White Centre’ (Callistephus chinensis) is a delicate and refined variety from the cheerful Harlekin series. It stands out with its light sky-blue petals that gently fade into a creamy white centre, creating a soft, romantic contrast that brightens any bouquet or garden border.

These mid-tall plants (65–70 cm) feature pyramidal, well-branched growth and produce an abundance of large, semi-double flowers (5–6 cm in diameter) on strong, straight stems. The pastel tones and vintage color palette make this variety a favorite among florists who seek elegant, calm hues for bridal work and refined floral compositions.

With its vital green foliage and excellent vase life, ‘Harlekin Light Blue with White Centre’ brings freshness, grace, and timeless sophistication to every arrangement — whether used in romantic garden borders or late-summer bouquets.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: ‘Harlekin Violet ’
• Type: Annual
• Height: 65–70 cm
• Bloom type: Semi-double to double
• Flower size: 5–6 cm diameter
• Color: Soft yellow
• Days to maturity: 110–120 days
• Plant habit: Upright, pyramidal, well-branched
• Stem quality: Long, straight, strong – florist-grade
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained (pH 5.5–7.5)
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Uses: Cut flower production, wedding floristry, romantic bouquets, garden borders

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Indoors from March or outdoors from late April
• Germination: 3–7 days at 21–22 °C; after germination reduce to 10–12 °C
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm; cover lightly and keep evenly moist
• Transplanting: Harden off before planting outdoors
• Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizers regularly; avoid overwatering
• Cold tolerance: Hardened plants tolerate light frost (–3 °C)
• Harvest: Cut when outer petals are fully open for best vase life

Why Grow China Aster ‘Harlekin Violet ’

This variety is the embodiment of elegant simplicity and soft beauty. Its light blue and white contrast gives every bouquet a touch of serenity, ideal for romantic weddings, vintage designs, or calming pastel arrangements.
With its reliable growth, strong stems, and refined colors, it’s a must-grow for gardeners and florists alike.

✨ Sow Aster ‘Harlekin Violet ’ seeds today and let your garden bloom in soft pastels — where elegance meets tranquility.