Chinese Aster Prince Purple - Callistephus chinensis
4,10 zł
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| 1 | – | 4,10 zł |
| 5 | 10% | 3,69 zł |
| 10 | 15% | 3,49 zł |
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The royal class among asters. Prince asters stand out from other types: they have a flat centre surrounded by a “ruff” of longer tubular flowers and several whorls of ray petals. The result – a two-tiered flower resembling a miniature diadem. The purple shade adds a regal character.
Prince asters have a characteristic two-layered flower structure that distinguishes them from needle asters (with narrow, needle-like petals) and peony asters (dense and spherical). Their height of approximately 50 cm makes them ideal for the middle of a flower bed – they do not disappear among low-growing plants and do not compete with truly tall ones, such as sunflowers. The purple colour is a classic of autumn arrangements.
Sowing (March – April, under cover): sow the seeds in trays or plug trays at a temperature of 16–20°C. Germination occurs after approximately 2 weeks.
Pricking out: when the first pair of true leaves appears, transplant the seedlings into separate pots or containers.
Planting out (May): after the risk of frost has passed, plant the seedlings in flower beds at a spacing of 40 × 20 cm. Choose a sunny position with fertile, moist soil.
Care: water regularly during drought, and fertilise once every 2–3 weeks with fertiliser for flowering plants (less nitrogen, more phosphorus and potassium).
Classically used as cut flowers – they stay fresh in a vase for 7–14 days. Excellent for flower beds and borders, especially in groups of 5–10 plants (creating a purple cloud effect). Combines well with yellow marigolds, white zinnias and silvery ornamental grasses. A honey plant – bees and butterflies love asters.
Chinese asters are susceptible to fusarium wilt – a soil-borne disease that causes plants to wilt and die just before flowering. Prevention: never plant asters in the same place more often than once every 3–4 years. If one plant rots in July, plant another resistant species in its place – do not try to replace one aster with another.
| Botanical name | Callistephus chinensis |
|---|---|
| Type | prince |
| Colour | purple |
| Height | approx. 50 cm |
| Position | sunny |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing period under cover | March – April |
| Planting-out period | May |
| Flowering period | July – October |
| Spacing | 40 × 20 cm |
| Net weight | 1 g |
| Producer | W. Legutko |
| EAN code | 5903837061600 |
W. Legutko
Callistephus chinensis
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