Product Description:
Dark Red Aster CALLISTEPHUS Seeds for Planting - Bold Blooms for Your Garden
Enhance your garden’s beauty with the stunning brilliance of Dark Red Aster CALLISTEPHUS Seeds. Known for their deep, velvety red blooms, these asters add dramatic color and texture to any outdoor space. Their dense, daisy-like flowers make them ideal for borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements. This variety is easy to grow, long-blooming, and perfect for gardeners seeking bold color and exceptional floral displays that last through the season.
Key Features:
• Produces striking dark red Aster (Callistephus) blooms
• Long-lasting flowers ideal for borders, beds, and pots
• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds with consistent performance
• Easy to grow and maintain for home gardeners
• Attracts bees and butterflies for natural pollination
• Excellent choice for cut flower arrangements
• Adds bold, rich color and beauty to any garden setting
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Aster
• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
• Variety: Dark Red Callistephus
• Flower Color: Deep Red
• Plant Type: Annual
• Blooming Season: Summer to Early Autumn
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained garden soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination Time: 10–14 days
• Temperature Range: 18–24°C (64–75°F)
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch deep
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Plant Height: 12–30 inches tall
• Maintenance Level: Easy
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Heirloom: Yes
• Suitable For: Flower beds, borders, containers, and cut flowers
Planting Guide:
• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date.
• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• Place trays in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
• Keep soil moist but not soggy until germination occurs.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors once they are 3–4 inches tall and frost danger has passed.
• Water regularly and provide full sun for best flowering results.