China aster 'Duchess Mixed'

Callistephus chinensis

How to grow China aster 'Duchess Mixed'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Duchess Mixed is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Duchess Mixed requires a soil ph of 5.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Duchess Mixed from seed

Ensure a seed sowing distance of 8.58 inches (22.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Duchess Mixed about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Duchess Mixed

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Duchess Mixed is a tender plant.

Harvesting Duchess Mixed