China aster 'Pompon Splendid'

Callistephus chinensis

How to grow China aster 'Pompon Splendid'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Pompon Splendid is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Pompon Splendid requires a soil ph of 5.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Pompon Splendid 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 Pompon Splendid about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Pompon Splendid

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

Harvesting Pompon Splendid