Callistephus chinensis. 30 seeds.
Large, fully-double blooms with soft, apricot-pink incurved petals. Disease resistant, cut-flower variety from Holland. Open pollinated. China Asters have been cultivated in China and Korea for at least 2000 years and were thought to be introduced to Europe by French missionaries in 1728. Height up to 75cm. Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost and transplant to a sunny position when the weather has warmed. Full sun to part shade. Sowing depth: 3mm