China Aster Lady Coral® Yellow | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster Lady Coral® Yellow | Callistephus chinensis

Elegant, double-flowered aster in soft sunshine yellow tones – perfect for cut flower gardens and floral design.

The China Aster Lady Coral® Yellow (Callistephus chinensis) is a refined and professional-grade variety from the celebrated Lady Coral® series, renowned for its large, fully double rosette-shaped blooms and exceptional vase life.

Its creamy lemon-yellow petals radiate warmth and brightness, making it an outstanding choice for bouquets, wedding arrangements, and summer flower beds. Each bloom features delicately layered, peony-like petals that create a lush, rounded appearance — a hallmark of the Lady Coral® collection.

With a strong, upright habit (60–70 cm tall) and thick, straight stems, Lady Coral® Yellow delivers both beauty and reliability for cut flower production. Perfect for growers who value uniformity, elegance, and color harmony in their fields and arrangements.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Lady Coral® Yellow
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–70 cm
• Bloom type: Fully double, rosette-shaped (peony-type)
• Color: Soft lemon-yellow to pale cream
• Days to maturity: 110–125 days (short-day flowering)
• Plant habit: Upright, strong, and uniform
• 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, bouquets, garden borders

🌱 Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Indoors from March or directly outdoors from late April to early May
• Germination: 3–7 days at 21–22 °C; after germination, reduce to 8–12 °C
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm; cover lightly with vermiculite and keep moist
• Fertilization: Start with 0.1% potassium nitrate after 10 days; continue with calcium nitrate and balanced fertilizers
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position
• Cold tolerance: Hardened seedlings tolerate –3 °C; mature plants up to –6 °C
• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies

Why Choose Aster Lady Coral® Yellow

With its soft pastel hue, perfectly rounded peony-like blooms, and strong stems, Lady Coral® Yellow brings elegance and sunshine to any floral palette. Its subtle warmth pairs beautifully with ivory, peach, and blush tones, making it a favorite among professional florists and flower farmers.

✨ Order China Aster Lady Coral® Yellow seeds today and let your garden glow with timeless yellow beauty.