China aster 'Surpresso'

Callistephus chinensis

How to grow China aster 'Surpresso'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Surpresso is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. A soil ph of between 5.1 and 7.5 is ideal for Surpresso as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Surpresso from seed

Sow indoors from March to the beginning of May
Sow outside from April to June

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 Surpresso about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Surpresso

As Surpresso is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Surpresso