China aster 'Starlight Mixed'

Callistephus chinensis

How to grow China aster 'Starlight Mixed'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Starlight Mixed is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Starlight Mixed tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.1 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Starlight 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 Starlight Mixed about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Starlight Mixed

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

Harvesting Starlight Mixed