China aster 'Super Chinensis'

Callistephus chinensis

How to grow China aster 'Super Chinensis'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Super Chinensis likes a position of partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Super Chinensis is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Super Chinensis 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 Super Chinensis 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 Super Chinensis about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Super Chinensis

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

Harvesting Super Chinensis