Callistephus chinensis 'Star Violet'
Short code: 61712
Height:
50cm/20"
Description:
| Striking 'spider' type Aster with large 12cm flowers |
| Masses of flowers are produced to make a complete carpet of colour |
| Ideal for use in containers or bedding |
| Final garden height 50cm / 20in |
Common name: Aster
| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow the seed on the surface of a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or slightly larger unit and cover with vermiculite to a depth of approximately 3 to 4 mm. Propagate at 18 to 20C and germination should take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
| Growing | Continue to grow the seedlings on at 15C until they are established and fill the tray. Transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot and continue to grow on at 10 to 15C. Early February sowings will result in flowering plants for sale in late April / May. Later sowings made in April can be potted on into 1 litre pots for sales of more established flowering plants in late June. |
| Flowering Period | June to August |
| Hardiness | Half Hardy Annual |
| Cropping | - |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Callistephus |
| Variety | Star Violet |
| Groups | |
| Containers & Baskets | YES |
