Description
Benary's Princess Salmon Rose Aster is a florist-style Callistephus chinensis selected for strong stems, full chrysanthemum-like blooms, and warm antique rose to coral-peach color. The plants bring late-season structure to cutting gardens, annual borders, and mixed bouquets after many early flowers have faded.
Why Grow It
- Florist-style China aster with full layered salmon-rose blooms.
- Strong 24-30 in. stems for cutting and bouquet work.
- Summer-to-fall bloom extends annual flower color late in the season.
- Warm antique rose and coral-peach tones blend well with creams, plums, and grasses.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Callistephus chinensis |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual cut flower |
| Mature height | 24-30 in. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom window | Summer to fall |
| Flower color | antique rose, salmon rose, and coral-peach layered flower heads |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost, or direct sow after frost in warm soil. Sow lightly in a fine seed-starting mix, keep evenly moist, and transplant after seedlings are sturdy. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 9-12 in. apart in cut-flower rows, borders, or late-season annual beds. |
| Germination | Usually 7-14 days at about 68-72 F with steady moisture. |
Best For
- cut flower rows
- late-season bouquets
- annual borders
- pollinator displays
- salmon rose color palettes
Packet Details
Includes 25 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Is this a perennial aster?
No. This is Callistephus chinensis, commonly grown as an annual China aster for cut flowers.
When should I start the seeds?
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost once soil has warmed.
What is the flower form?
Benary's Princess types have full, layered, almost chrysanthemum-like flower heads on strong stems.
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