Chinese Aster Prince Purple - Callistephus chinensis
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Royal class among asters. Princely asters stand out from other types: they have a flat center surrounded by a "ruff" of longer tubular flowers and several rows of ligulate petals. The effect – a flower with two levels, looking like a miniature diadem. The purple shade adds a royal character.
In brief
- Height: approx. 50 cm
- Flowering: July – October
- Position: sunny, sheltered from wind
- Sowing under cover: March – April
- Planting: May
- Difficulty: easy
- Net weight: 1 g
What makes this variety special
Princely asters have a characteristic two-layer flower structure that distinguishes them from needle asters (narrow needle-like petals) or peony asters (dense, spherical). Height about 50 cm makes them ideal for the middle part of the bed – they don’t get lost among low plants and don’t compete with really tall ones (like sunflowers). The purple color is a classic of autumn compositions.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (March – April, under cover): sow seeds in trays or pallets at 16–20°C. Germination after about 2 weeks.
Pricking out: after the first pair of true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into separate pots or containers.
Planting (May): after frost has passed, plant seedlings in beds spaced 40 × 20 cm. Sunny position, fertile and moist soil.
Care: regular watering during dry periods, fertilize every 2–3 weeks with fertilizer for flowering plants (less nitrogen, more phosphorus and potassium).
Usage
Classically for cut flowers – stays fresh in a vase for 7–14 days. Great for flower beds and borders, especially in groups of 5–10 plants (purple cloud effect). Matches yellow marigolds, white zinnias, silvery ornamental grasses. Honey plant – bees and butterflies love asters.
Gardener's tip
Chinese asters suffer from fusarium wilt – a soil disease that causes wilting and dying of plants just before flowering. Prevention: never plant asters in the same place more often than every 3–4 years. If one bush rots in July, plant another resistant plant in its place – do not try to replace an aster with another aster.
Specification
| Latin name | Callistephus chinensis |
|---|---|
| Type | princely |
| Color | purple |
| Height | approx. 50 cm |
| Position | Sunny |
| Seasonality | Annual plant |
| Sowing time under cover | March – April |
| Planting time | May |
| Flowering period | July – October |
| Spacing | 40 × 20 cm |
| Net weight | 1 g |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837061600 |
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