Aster Lady Coral® Salmon | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Lady Coral® Salmon | Callistephus chinensis

Luxurious Salmon-Pink Cut Flower Aster

The Aster Lady Coral® Salmon is an exceptionally elegant member of the renowned Lady Coral® Series, celebrated for its large, peony-shaped blooms and professional-grade quality. Its exquisite salmon-pink color with soft coral undertones brings warmth and sophistication to any bouquet or garden display. With its strong, upright stems and romantic, full blooms, this variety is a top choice for wedding floristry and premium cut flower production.

Each perfectly layered flower, 10–12 cm across, forms a lush rosette of silky petals that radiate refinement and softness. Whether grown in borders or harvested for arrangements, Lady Coral® Salmon delivers a stunning visual impact and long vase life — making it a favorite among discerning florists and gardeners alike.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Lady Coral® Salmon
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–70 cm
• Bloom type: Fully double, rosette-shaped, peony-type
• Color: Refined salmon-pink with coral-peach glow
• Days to maturity: 110–125 days (short-day flowering)
• Plant habit: Upright, strong, uniform growth
• 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, weddings, bouquets, decorative beds

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Indoors from March or directly 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
• Fertilization: Start with 0.1 % potassium nitrate solution after 10 days, continue with calcium nitrate and balanced fertilizers
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position

Additional Benefits

• Cold tolerance: Hardened seedlings withstand light frost (–3 °C), mature plants tolerate down to –6 °C
• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
• Applications: Ideal for cut flower beds, wedding designs, romantic bouquets, and late-summer floral displays

Why Choose Lady Coral® Salmon

The soft salmon-pink hue, combined with lush, peony-like blooms and florist-grade stems, makes Lady Coral® Salmon a timeless and elegant choice. It pairs beautifully with ivory, blush, champagne, and dusty green tones, offering natural harmony and refined warmth to every floral composition.

✨ Order Aster Lady Coral® Salmon seeds today and bring soft, glowing beauty to your garden and floral arrangements.