Callistephus chinensis
CHINA ASTER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

 
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Callistephus chinensis
CHINA ASTER
Asteraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, pink, red, blue or purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & tropical designs

Uses: border, window box

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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