Chinese Aster Flower Seeds – Vibrant Annual Blooming Garden Variety

Overview

Chinese Aster Seeds grow into stunning annual flowers that bring vibrant color and elegance to any garden. Known for their large, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue, these flowers make an excellent choice for borders, flower beds, and bouquets.

Chinese Asters are loved for their long-lasting blooms, strong stems, and excellent cut-flower quality. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and bloom continuously from mid-summer to fall, adding rich color and texture to home gardens and decorative landscapes.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO Chinese Aster seeds
• Produces full, double blooms in a range of bright colors
• Excellent for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements
• Long blooming season with continuous flowering
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Easy to grow and maintain

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Chinese Aster (Callistephus chinensis)
• Seed Type: Annual flowering plant, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost or late summer for fall blooms
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil; pH 6.0–7.5
• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors; cover seeds lightly with soil
• Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–75°F
• Days to Maturity: 90–120 days from sowing
• Spacing: 8–12 inches between plants, 18 inches between rows
• Plant Height: 12–36 inches tall (varies by variety)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
• Bloom Season: Mid-summer through fall
• Yield: Abundant blooms suitable for cutting and decoration
• Storage Use: Seeds can be stored in a cool, dark place for next season