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China Aster Seeds - King Size Apricot

Member of the King Size China Aster series known for its showy, three-inch-wide blooms on tall stems

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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

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 28 to 39 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • King Size

COLOR

  • Pink
  • Yellow

Members of the King Size China Aster series are not your grandmother’s mums! Our new King Size Apricot China Aster produces its signature fully double blooms in warm pink-apricot tones on tall, sturdy stems. Bred for florist-grade quality and uniformity, it delivers dependable stem length and high-impact flowers for cutting, with a vase life of 7 to 10 days. Blooming from late summer into fall, it’s a standout for bouquets, market bunches, and garden color at a time when many flowers are fading.

  • • Long, strong stems ideal for cutting; netting recommended for best stem quality
  • • Harvest when outer petals expand and centers are firm
  • • Petals can be air-dried for crafts and decorative use

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Aster Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of China Aster Seeds - King Size Apricot

    It’s mid August in north east pa and my asters have started blooming about 3 weeks ago. Super pretty pastel. Not as big of a flower as I thought they would be. I started them March 17th indoors & transplanted them to the garden mid June. Not the best germination but I got some to!

    Aislinn G. 4/5

    China Aster Seeds - King Size Apricot

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