Single Rainbow Aster is an old-fashionedsingle type with gold centers. Blooms arrive mid-summer and are 3-4 coming in shades of scarlet, rose, pink, blue, and purple. Excellent for cutting and loved by bees. Grows to 36″.

70 seeds

PLANTING

Callistephus chinensis

Annual

Germination:10-14 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow deep

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75F soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18 apart

Sowing Outdoors:After the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons

Growth Habit:Upright, may need support

Height and Width:30-36 x 12-15″

Spacing:10-12″ apart

Light Needs:Full sun

Soil Needs:Fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:110-120 days

Uses:Flower beds, shade gardens, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and beneficials

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Harvest flowers when they are halfway open. Vase life is 7-10 days.Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms