- Annual 70cm
- Large red flowers with yellow centres
- Strong stems ideal for cut flowers
Description
'Aster- Benary's Princess Bright Red' seeds
Callistephus chinensis
- Annual 70cm
- Large red flowers with yellow centres
- Strong stems ideal for cut flowers
Annual growing to 70cm. Upright stems with toothed green leaves and red flowers with yellow centres. An old fashioned garden favourite producing long lasting cut flowers.
Benary's Princess asters are premium seeds developed for professional cut flower producers. The 6-8cm wide flowers have excellent form and are held on long, strong stems. The pompom-like fully double flowers bloom in clear colours with crested yellow centres. Ideal as cut flowers they are also suited to growing in beds and borders. Tolerant of challenging growing conditions, including wet conditions. Also called 'China Aster' , 'Crown Aster' or 'Annual Aster'.
Cut flowers
Borders
Beds
Ornamental use
Red/Crimson Flowers
Seeds per gram: 475
Product code: H2-08
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 6mm |
| Season | Spring or after frost |
| Germination | 10-15 days @ 20-22°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Half hardy Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 70cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 105 days |
*Notes: Mulch around plants to keep roots cool. Dead-head to prolong flowering. Avoid overhead watering.
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How To Grow
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| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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