Aster Seeds (Peony Duchess) - Coral Rose

BOTANICAL NAME

Callistephus chinensis

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 31 to 40 inches

COLOR

• Pink

Coral Rose Aster’s large peony-like blooms with ruffled pink petals could almost pass for chrystanthemums. If pinched, each plant produces several double blooms with long, study stems perfect for cut flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for continuous blooms from summer until frost. Attracting butterflies and bees, Coral Rose Asters add cheerful charm to zones 3-9 landscapes, making them a favorite among gardeners and florists seeking long-lasting color.

• • Enhances garden biodiversity by attracting beneficial pollinators
• • Heat-tolerant and drought resistant annual thrives in warmer climates
• • Florists’ favorite for wedding work

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light