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China Aster Seeds - Giants of California

China Aster Seeds - Giants of California

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.49
1 Ounce $13.69
1/4 Pound $36.79 ($9.19/ounce) 33% Savings
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  • Sizeable late-blooming flowers provide lovely fall color
  • 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
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Mixed
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Plant Height 30 to 32 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Greenhouse, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer

About China Aster Seeds - Giants of California

Callistephus chinensis

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed

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!

Planting Information

Planting China Aster Seeds - Giants of California

Planting Season Spring
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/8 inch
Plant Spacing 6 to 8 inches
Plant Height 30 to 32 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Days to Maturity 60 to 90 days
View our Aster Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 351 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 16,600 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 66,400 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

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