China Aster Juwel Gold Champagne | Callistephus chinensis

China Aster ‘Juwel Gold Champagne’ | Callistephus chinensis

Golden-Champagne Elegance for Luxurious Summer and Autumn Bouquets

China Aster ‘Juwel Gold Champagne’ (Callistephus chinensis) is a sophisticated and luminous variety from the prestigious Juwel series, admired for its refined, large, and perfectly structured blooms. Each flower unfolds like a shimmering jewel — soft champagne-gold petals that gently curve around a light, creamy center, creating a warm and radiant tone reminiscent of vintage elegance.

This exquisite aster stands 60–75 cm tall, producing strong, upright stems that carry large, full blooms (10–14 cm in diameter) with exceptional symmetry and strength. The double, sea-anemone-type blossoms feature quilled petals that give texture, depth, and a soft glow — ideal for high-end floral design and professional bouquet production.

Perfect for wedding arrangements, romantic summer floristry, or refined autumn displays, ‘Juwel Gold Champagne’ embodies sophistication and harmony. Like all members of the Juwel series, it offers outstanding vase life, strong stems, and uniform growth, making it one of the most elegant asters for both garden and cut flower use.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Juwel Gold Champagne
• Type: Annual
• Height: 60–75 cm
• Bloom type: Fully double, sea-anemone form with quilled petals
• Bloom size: 10–14 cm diameter
• Color: Warm champagne-gold with creamy center
• Days to maturity: 115–125 days
• Plant habit: Upright, strong, uniform growth
• Stem quality: Thick, straight, florist-grade
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained (pH 5.5–7.5)
• Plant spacing: 15–30 cm
• Vase life: 7–10 days (excellent longevity)
• Uses: Professional cut flower production, wedding bouquets, late-summer floral arrangements

Growing Instructions

• Sowing time: 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 and keep evenly moist
• Fertilization: Apply 0.1% potassium nitrate solution after 10 days, then balanced fertilizer
• Cold tolerance: Hardened seedlings tolerate –3 °C, mature plants up to –6 °C
• Watering: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

Why Grow China Aster ‘Juwel Gold Champagne’?

The ‘Juwel Gold Champagne’ brings a soft golden glow and a touch of luxury to any floral setting. Its elegant ombré tones — a blend of cream, champagne, and gold — harmonize beautifully with blush, ivory, and sage hues, making it an ideal choice for romantic or modern arrangements.

✨ Sow ‘Juwel Gold Champagne’ and let your garden or bouquet shimmer with warm light, refined beauty, and timeless grace — from summer to autumn.