China Aster Lady Coral® Chamois | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Lady Coral® Chamois | Callistephus chinensis

Elegant Apricot-Toned Cut Flower Aster

The Aster Lady Coral® Chamois is a refined and luxurious variety from the celebrated Lady Coral® series, admired for its soft apricot-chamois blooms, florist-grade quality, and exceptional vase performance. With warm pastel tones and large, rosette-shaped double flowers, this aster brings a sophisticated, romantic touch to every bouquet and garden border.

Growing with a strong, upright, and uniform habit (60–70 cm tall), Lady Coral® Chamois produces large 10–12 cm blooms on sturdy, straight stems — perfect for professional cut flower production or decorative borders. The delicately layered petals form lush, round, peony-like blossoms, making it a florist’s favorite for premium arrangements and weddings.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Lady Coral® Chamois
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–70 cm
• Bloom type: Fully double, rosette-shaped blooms
  
• Color: Delicate apricot-chamois with pearly sheen
• Days to maturity: 110–125 days (short-day flowering)
• Plant habit: strong, upright, and uniform habit
  
• 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: Cut flower production, weddings, floral design

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 consistently moist and well-lit
• Fertilization: Begin 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 up to –6 °C
• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
• Applications: Ideal for flower beds, cutting gardens, borders, and late-summer or autumn bouquets

Why Choose Lady Coral® Chamois

The unique apricot-chamois hue, large peony-like blooms, and robust stems make Lady Coral® Chamois a true statement flower. Its soft warmth blends beautifully with cream, blush, champagne, and sage-green tones — adding timeless elegance to both romantic and modern floral designs.

✨ Order Aster Lady Coral® Chamois seeds today and elevate your garden or floral creations with refined, enduring beauty.