China aster 'Carpet Ball'

Callistephus chinensis

How to grow China aster 'Carpet Ball'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Carpet Ball is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Carpet Ball needs a soil ph of 5.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Carpet Ball from seed

Ensure a seed sowing distance of 8.58 inches (22.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

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

Transplanting Carpet Ball

Carpet Ball is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Carpet Ball