• A person holding a bouquet of china aster matsumoto light blue flowers in a garden setting
  • A person holding a bouquet of china aster matsumoto light blue flowers in a garden setting
  • A person holding a bouquet of china aster matsumoto light blue flowers in a garden setting
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China Aster Seeds - Matsumoto Light Blue

Part of the Matsumoto series with improved disease resistance allowing a longer range of bloom time

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About the Variety

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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

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 30 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Matsumoto

COLOR

  • Blue

Matsumoto Light Blue China Aster is a spray-type variety valued for professional cuts and reliable garden performance. It features single to semi-double light blue blooms with sunny yellow centers on strong, well-branching stems. Bred with Fusarium tolerance, the adaptable Matsumoto series can be sown from early spring through summer for an extended bloom season.

  • • Spray-type china aster with soft light blue blooms and bright centers
  • • Strong, branching stems ideal for cutting; harvest when outer petals expand and centers are firm
  • • Vase life averages 7 to 10 days; also suitable for drying and everlasting 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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China Aster Seeds - Matsumoto Light Blue

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What type of seed is Matsumoto Light Blue China Aster?

Matsumoto Light Blue China Aster is an open pollinated seed.

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