Callistephus chinensis 'Red Ribbon' 
        Short code: 2021
        
        
        Height:
        25cm/10"
        
         Description:        
         
                        
                  A compact bedding Aster with red and white cushion shaped bicolor flowers.
Common name: Aster
                    Awards:
            
                            
        
        |  | Fleuroselect Novelty Award | 
| 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 | Red Ribbon | 
| Groups | |
| Containers & Baskets | YES | 





