China Aster Chrisantella Lotos Flower | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Chrisantella Lotos Flower | Callistephus chinensis

Refined elegance with lotus-like blooms and soft petal texture.
The China Aster Chrisantella Lotos Flower is part of the professional Chrisantella series, bred for premium cut flower production. This remarkable variety stands out with its unique lotus-shaped, fully double blooms, whose delicately curled petals open gracefully, resembling the serene beauty of a lotus flower.

Each flower radiates sophisticated charm and balance, combining soft tones of creamy white, blush pink, and light lilac — ideal for elegant bouquets and floral arrangements. The flowers are not only visually stunning but also long-lasting and durable, maintaining their shape and freshness for 7–10 days in the vase.

Strong Y-type branching and thick stems support 10–15 large blooms per plant, making Chrisantella Lotos Flower a reliable and artistic choice for both professional florists and growers seeking refined color harmony and graceful form.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Chrisantella Lotos Flower
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Bloom type: Large, fully double, lotus-like form
• Bloom colors: Soft blush, light lilac, creamy white
• Days to maturity: 110–125 days (short-day flowering type)
• 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, garden 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 provide good light
• Seedling fertilization: After 10 days, feed with a 0.1% potassium nitrate solution; later switch to calcium nitrate and a balanced fertilizer
• Pinching: Not required — plants branch naturally
• Cold tolerance: Hardened seedlings tolerate down to –3 °C; mature plants up to –6 °C

Growing Tips

• Start early for long stems and large blooms.
• Grow in a sunny, nutrient-rich, well-drained location.
• Protect from leafhoppers with insect netting to prevent Aster Yellows Virus.
• Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
• Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Highlights

• Professional series bred for cut flower production
• Distinctive lotus-shaped blooms with soft, curled petals
• Harmonious pastel shades — blush, lilac, and cream
• 10–15 large, high-quality blooms per plant
• Long vase life (7–10 days)
• Cold-hardy and pollinator-friendly
• Perfect for luxury floral design, wedding arrangements, and elegant bouquets