China Aster Harlekin Violet





Product Description
China Aster ‘Harlekin Violet’
Callistephus chinensis
These waist-high plants produce a bumper crop of giant, textural flowers held on long, strong stems. The warm, rich grape-purple blooms of this eye-catching beauty are offset by chocolate colored stems and deep green foliage. An excellent cut flower, this variety looks good enough to eat! A must grow for late summer and autumn bouquets.
Details:
Plant type: annual
Height: 24-36”
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110-120 days
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Pinch: not necessary
Approx seeds per packet: 50
How to Grow:
Start seed indoors in trays 6-8 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 when the outer petals on the flowers begin to open. Immediately after harvest, strip foliage off the lower half of the stem and place into water. With flower food, expect a vase life of up to 2 weeks.
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