Aster, China, 'Hot Pants'
(Callistephus chinensis) Get your hot pants on! These cheeky needle/quill type (think, sea anemone) asters begin discreetly and slowly unfurl into a sensational deep pink. A flipping delight! Flowers from 3.5-4.5” on branching, open 3’ plants. Long vase and garden life. Annual.
110-120 Days. UO
Packet: 50 seeds
Product Code: AST-HP-pkt
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Growing Info
SOWING:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.
Transplant out after last frost.
Note:
PLANTING DEPTH:
1/8"
SPACING:
12" between plants in rows 15" apart.
EMERGENCE:
10-14 days @ soil temp 70F
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Average. Well-drained and evenly moist soil is preferred.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
While not absolutely necessary, these definitely benefit from support to keep them upright, tidy, and increase airflow.
Continue to cut flowers and deadhead for a long bloom time.
Harvest flowers when outer petal begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 10-14 days.