China aster Milady Mix Seeds
China aster Milady Mix Seeds
Callistephus chinensis Milady Mixed
China aster
Beautiful young plant but late flowering and especially extremely susceptible to diseases!! The plants were decimated from the beginning of September and it was necessary to uproot them all. Disappointed with the habit of this plant.
Philippe, 01/10/2019
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Description
Aster Milady Mixed is a fast-growing annual plant with well-branched, erect stems and a bushy habit that is native to China. Its latin name is Callistephus chinensis Milady Mixed.
The flowers are 8 to 10 cm wide, solitary pseudanthia that are made up of curved ray flowers, giving it the appearance of certain Chrysanthemum or certain peonies. The blend of colours is harmonious : blue, pink, reddish pink, white. The long vase life of its floral stems makes it ideal for the arrangement of colourful bouquets.
Its sturdy, branched stems form a small bush that measures 45-60 cm high and 30 cm wide. Its oval, slightly toothed, dark green leaves are alternate.
In its natural habitat, the China aster contents itself with wastelands and uncultivated rocky slopes.
It is an easy growing plant that is perfect for flower beds and container displays, provided care is taken to plant it in rich, well-drained soil. If the plant is not sheltered from strong winds, be sure to stake its flowering stems.
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Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Callistephus
chinensis
Milady Mixed
Asteraceae
China aster
China
Planting and care
Sow Aster Milady Mix from March to April in a seed tray. Use good quality soil. Lightly tamp down the surface of the tray before broadcasting your seeds. Do not cover the seeds, but water generously with a very fine spray. Place your tray in the light, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 20°c to 30°c. Lower the temperature at night to 15°c to create a beneficial alternation for germination.
Seed emergence will take from 7 to 21 days. As soon as the seedlings can be handled, transplant them into 7 cm pots. Then 15 days before planting them in their final positions, start to acclimatize them gradually to a temperature of 15 °C.
By mid May, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant out your young plants. Choose a site with plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil. Add a shovel of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 30 cm apart.
Regularly remove faded flowers to maintain the plant's beauty and encourage bloom renewal.
Fusarium and powdery mildew are the diseases frequently encountered on China aster. To avoid them as much as possible, do not water the foliage and plant Callistephus chinensis in well-drained soil. Avoid growing China aster in the same place every year. Buy new seeds instead of harvesting those from the flowers in your garden.
Watch out for aphids.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.