• A vibrant purple and white Giants of California Aster flowers surrounded by green leaves.
  • A vibrant purple Giants of California Aster flowers, surrounded by green foliage.
  • Close-up of vibrant pink, purple and white Giants of California Aster flowers.
  • A cluster of fully bloomed, vibrant, purple and pink Giants of California Aster flowers.
  • A close-up view of vibrant purple, pink, Giants of California Aster flowers.
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China Aster Seeds - Giants of California

Sizeable late-blooming flowers provide lovely fall color

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About the Variety

Key Features

Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Callistephus chinensis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 to 32 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

A lively hybrid of color and texture, Giants of California will explode with color in your garden! Huge blooms can reach up to three inches across in an array of vivid colors. Blooming later in the season than some other China Aster varieties, Giants of California can be enjoyed right into fall in most regions.

Plant China Aster Seeds in full sun, in a location with good drainage. You will be rewarded with huge blooms atop tall stems, perfect for cutting!

  • • Annual hybrids sporting huge blooms
  • • Late summer bloomers in a wide array of colors that are easy to grow
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 351 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 16,534 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 66,136 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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China Aster Seeds - Giants of California

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What type of seed is Giants of California China Aster?

Giants of California China Aster is an open pollinated seed.

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