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Callistephus chinensis Matsumoto Pink organic seeds - China aster

Callistephus chinensis Matsumoto Pink
China aster

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An annual variety prized for its large semi-double pale pink flowers with yellow centres, borne on sturdy, 60 to 80 cm tall stems. It displays an upright and branching habit, with bright green, toothed foliage. This plant prefers sunny positions and rich, moist, well-drained soil. It has moderate drought resistance but dislikes excessive moisture and cannot tolerate frost, making it an ideal plant for cultivation from spring to autumn.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Germination time (days)
18 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Organic China Aster Matsumoto Pink produces a generous flowering with soft pink heads featuring a vibrant yellow centre. This annual with an upright, well-branched habit is an ideal structural plant for borders and cut flowers, reaching approximately 70 cm in height and adapting well to rich, moist, well-drained soils in sunny positions. Sow under cloches or directly in the ground, in good exposure, in fertile and light soil.

The China Aster, also known as Annual Aster (Callistephus chinensis), is an annual originating from Asia and belonging to the Asteraceae family. Cultivated for centuries, it has given rise to numerous varieties prized for flowering borders and bouquet making. Organic Matsumoto Pink produces vigorous, well-branched plants, reaching approximately 70 cm in height within a few months. They display bright green foliage with ovate and finely toothed leaves. Their flowering, which extends from June to September depending on the sowing period, offers pretty heads about 6 cm across, composed of coloured petals in a double row around a central golden-yellow centre. Like all annuals, this plant completes its full cycle in one season, from germination to seed production.

The organic China Aster Matsumoto Pink brings an elegant height to sunny borders. It can be combined with light grasses or the colourful spikes of snapdragons. In pots, China Aster creates dynamic compositions, especially when paired with contrasting foliage or trailing plants. Pair it with Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff', for its dark red flowers and sombre foliage, with Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' for its warm, autumnal tones, and with cosmos, for its light and airy flowers.

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Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Callistephus

Species

chinensis

Cultivar

Matsumoto Pink

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

China aster

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference24486

Planting and care

Sowing organic Matsumoto Pink China asters:

Never sow these plants in the same location for two consecutive years. Sow outdoors from April to May, transplanting to their final position as soon as the young plants have 2 to 4 leaves, spaced 40 cm apart, in well-worked, moist and well-manured soil, choosing a sunny spot. Water frequently but sparingly. It is beneficial to transplant several times while keeping the root ball intact to encourage root development and slightly restrain stem growth, which might otherwise break under the weight of the flowers.

For earlier flowering, sow in seed trays under frames or on heated benches from February to April. Sow Shasta Daisies in trays filled with sand and peat under cover at a temperature of 16 to 20°C. Transplant into individual small pots when the seedlings have at least four leaves. Plant them out in the garden when they reach a height of 15 cm. Provide stakes to support the taller varieties with very double flowers. A later sowing in June allows for staggered flowering until late autumn. You can then sow directly in the garden.

Cultivation:

These plants prefer a neutral or slightly alkaline, fertile and well-drained soil and require a sunny exposure. Generous watering will be necessary twice a week during dry periods, but take care to water the base and not the foliage, as Shasta Daisies are susceptible to powdery mildew. Remember to remove faded flowers regularly to prolong flowering and prevent weakening of the plant.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-draining, fertile

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