- Annual 70cm
- Mix of 9 flower colours
- Strong stems ideal for cut flowers
Description
Aster- Benary's Princess Mix
Callistephus chinensis
- Annual 70cm
- Mix of 9 flower colours
- Strong stems ideal for cut flowers
Annual growing to 70cm. Upright stems with toothed green leaves and large flowers in a mix of pinks, purples, reds, white and yellow. 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'.
Seeds per gram: 475
Product code: Z-10188_P
Best Months to Plant
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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.
How To Grow
Shipping
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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