- Annual to 50cm
- Small red and white pompon flowers
- Long lasting cut flower
Description
'Aster- Pompon Gusford' seeds
Callistephus chinensis
- Annual to 50cm
- Small red and white pompon flowers
- Long lasting cut flower
Annual growing to 50cm. Upright stems with small pompon flowers, red on the outside fading to white towards a soft yellow centre. Grown commercially as a cut flower. Also suited to containers, beds and borders. An old fashioned garden favourite producing long lasting flowers through summer and autumn.
Also called 'China Aster' , 'Crown Aster' or 'Annual Aster'.
Seeds per gram: 450
Product code: H2-16
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 | 50cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 105 days |
*Notes: Dead-head to prolong flowering. Avoid overhead watering.
How To Grow
Shipping
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We do not deliver overseas.
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We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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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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