Aster, China, ‘Hot Pants’

(Callistephus chinensis)  Get your hot pants on! These cheeky needle/quill type (think, sea anemone) asters begin discreetly and slowly unfurl into a sensational deep pink. A flipping delight! Flowers from 3.5-4.5” on branching, open 3’ plants. Long vase and garden life. Annual.
110-120 Days. UO

Packet: 50 seeds

 [split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Note:  

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8″

SPACING:

12″ between plants in rows 15″ apart.

EMERGENCE:

10-14 days @ soil temp 70F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Well-drained and evenly moist soil is preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

While not absolutely necessary, these definitely benefit from support to keep them upright, tidy, and increase airflow.

Continue to cut flowers and deadhead for a long bloom time.

Harvest flowers when outer petal begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 10-14 days.