China Aster ‘Valkyrie Chamois’
Callistephus chinensis
Description
The palm-size blooms on this striking variety are absolutely stunning. Long, pointed flower petals resemble bird feathers, and as blooms are opening, the center petals are swirled. These beautiful and durable flowers hold up wonderfully in both the garden and the vase on long, strong stems. A great choice for wedding work and a must-grow for late summer and autumn bouquets.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Don’t bury seeds too deeply; lightly cover with soil or vermiculite.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest single-stem varieties when flowers are 50 percent open. For spray varieties, harvest when one-quarter of the flowers on a stem have opened. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
Details
Description
The palm-size blooms on this striking variety are absolutely stunning. Long, pointed flower petals resemble bird feathers, and as blooms are opening, the center petals are swirled. These beautiful and durable flowers hold up wonderfully in both the garden and the vase on long, strong stems. A great choice for wedding work and a must-grow for late summer and autumn bouquets.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Don’t bury seeds too deeply; lightly cover with soil or vermiculite.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest single-stem varieties when flowers are 50 percent open. For spray varieties, harvest when one-quarter of the flowers on a stem have opened. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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