Valkyrie Mix
China Aster Seed
Product ID: 1916
Unique addition to bouquets.
Needle- or Quilled-type blooms atop long sturdy stems. Large, brightly colored, 3½ - 5½" flowers bloom in white, light yellow, pink, crimson, rose, and dark and light purple. Easy to harvest due to the well-branched plant's open airy habit. Long vase life. Also known as summer aster. Ht. 26-32". Avg. 15,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C).
SOWING: Horizontal support may be necessary.
Transplant (recommended): Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant into cell packs or individual containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant after the last frost. Row covers help prevent the spread of disease by leaf hoppers. Remove the covers before flowers bloom.
Direct seed: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C).
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Fertile, well-drained soil.
PLANT SPACING: 6-12". Pinching is unnecessary.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: When outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water with floral preservative.
Note: Vase life is 5-10 days.
SOWING: Horizontal support may be necessary.
Transplant (recommended): Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant into cell packs or individual containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant after the last frost. Row covers help prevent the spread of disease by leaf hoppers. Remove the covers before flowers bloom.
Direct seed: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C).
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Fertile, well-drained soil.
PLANT SPACING: 6-12". Pinching is unnecessary.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: When outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water with floral preservative.
Note: Vase life is 5-10 days.
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Quick Facts
- Latin Name
- Callistephus chinensis
- Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date until ready for harvest.
- 110 - 120 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
- Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.<br>Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.
- Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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