Monday, September 23, 2013
Pompom China Aster, Featured Plant of the Day
Callistephus chinensis 'Pompom'
syn. Aster sinensis
China Aster
China Aster
Type Annual
Height 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full sun
Height 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
Culture Notes
Once the flowers of the plant have been cut or have faded, it will not bloom again. Start new plants at successive intervals to obtain longer bloom period. Avoid planting in the same place in successive years to prevent diseases.
Once the flowers of the plant have been cut or have faded, it will not bloom again. Start new plants at successive intervals to obtain longer bloom period. Avoid planting in the same place in successive years to prevent diseases.
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