Description
Peony-type blooms.
All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual. Deep silvery violet-colored blooms avg. 2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Tower features uniform bloom time and plant height across the series and mix. Also known as summer aster.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C)
SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before planting out. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Direct seed - Once soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Row cover or insect netting helps prevent the spread of Aster Yellows Virus by leafhoppers. Pinching not required.
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Callistephus chinensis |
| Days To Maturity | 115 - 125 Days |
| Product Classification | Annuals, Seeds |
| Characteristics | Flower |
| Uses | Cut flowers, borders. |
Tower Blue China Aster Seed
$3.50