China Aster Royal Purple Mix

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

China Aster Royal Purple Mix
Callistephus chinensis

This giant beauty produces a bumper crop of large quill-petaled flowers that ride atop long, strong stems. The unusual mix of frosted royal purple blooms resemble sea anemones and are often referred to as tiger paw asters. A must grow novelty, these eye-catching blooms look like they belong in the ocean and are a favorite with everyone who visits our farm.

Details:
Plant type: annual
Height: 28-32”
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110-120 days
Plant spacing: 9-12”
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.

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.

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

Once an order has been placed, we cannot add or subtract items. If you want any additional items not included in your original order, please place a new order. We are unable to combine separately placed orders.

Most orders ship within 3-4 business days unless otherwise noted in the product description and should arrive within a week. We ship Monday-Thursday. Orders placed Friday-Sunday will ship out the following week. We are unable to expedite orders at this time.

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