Common Name: Aster China King Size Apricot Flower Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis Life Cycle: Annual  Remarks: 5cm - 7cm double and semi double, light apricot/peach flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive. Blooms are similar in size but a shade lighter, with a warmer , creamier yellow tone.  The petals are only slightly curled, whereas Tower Chamois' petals are heavily curled, inward toward the centre of the bloom. Type Of Seed: Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself to have similar traits the parent plant from one generation to the next. If you are saving the seeds, as long as pollen is not shared between two varieties of the same species, the seeds should remain true to type year after year. Plant Height: 75cm When: Spring or after frost Sowing Depth + Method: Raise seedlings then transplant.  3mm deep.Spacing: 30cm apartPosition: Full Sun Days until Germination: 10 - 14 days @ 21-22° Seed to Bloom: 115 - 125 daysApprox Number of Seeds: 50 Note: Orders to Western Australia are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections upon arrival to WA

Callistephus chinensis. King Size Apricot China Asters are some of the most sensational cut flowers we know of. The large, pale pink flowers are showy without being garish, and luxuriant without going over the top. The elaborate flowers open up to 8cm (3”) across, with slightly curled petals of the creamiest pink. They top stems around 90cm (35”) tall and bloom all summer. Be sure to take frequent harvests of cut flowers, or at least keep the plants dead-headed to prolong and enhance the bloom time. Please follow the planting and spacing instructions closely. Annual. Moderately challenging Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun to light shade Starting Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out, in peat pots or similar. Otherwise direct sow outdoors after the last frost date. Just cover the seeds. If starting indoors, provide bright light and a soil temperature of 10-15°C (65-70°F). China Aster seedlings are very susceptible to damping off, so provide good ventilation and only water from below. Growing Space or transplant 30-45cm (12-18″) apart. This spacing is key to success later in the season, so please follow the guidance. Do not pinch back young plants. Water regularly during dry spells. This plant is particularly sensitive to over-watering, and will not thrive if over-crowded, poorly ventilated, or situated close to a heat-reflecting surface. Mulch around the plants in summer to help keep the roots cool. Callistephus is prone to a bacteria-like organism known as aster yellows. If yellow spots become an obvious problem, destroy any infected plant before the condition spreads to others. Practice strict garden rotation with China Asters: never plant them in the same spot year after year.

Common Name: Aster China King Size Apricot Flower Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis Life Cycle: Annual  Remarks: 5cm - 7cm double and semi double, light apricot/peach flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive. Blooms are similar in size but a shade lighter, with a warmer , creamier yellow tone.  The petals are only slightly curled, whereas Tower Chamois' petals are heavily curled, inward toward the centre of the bloom. Type Of Seed: Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself to have similar traits the parent plant from one generation to the next. If you are saving the seeds, as long as pollen is not shared between two varieties of the same species, the seeds should remain true to type year after year. Plant Height: 75cm When: Spring or after frost Sowing Depth + Method: Raise seedlings then transplant.  3mm deep.Spacing: 30cm apartPosition: Full Sun Days until Germination: 10 - 14 days @ 21-22° Seed to Bloom: 115 - 125 daysApprox Number of Seeds: 50 Note: Orders to Western Australia are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections upon arrival to WA

King Size Apricot - China Aster Seed (Callistephus chinensis) ~ DESCRIPTION ~ Spectacular double and semidouble light apricot-colored flowers with a touch of creamy yellow. A productive bloomer with large, slightly curled 2 1/2–3" flowers. Frequent harvesting or regular deadheading will help ensure a sensational display all summer long! Stems are about 35" in height. GardenGalSeeds are of the highest quality. ~ HOW TO GROW ~ Aster seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them to deep when planting, cover lightly. As a rule of thumb, the soil your asters reside in should stay consistently moist but never saturated. Starting Indoors (recommended): - Sow seeds 1/8" deep in seedling container, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Starting Outdoors: After the last frost date and when soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Pinching not required. ~ DETAILS ~ Non GMO Plant type: Annual, open pollinated Light preference: Sun Days to germination: 10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C) Height: 34–40" Plant spacing: 6-12" Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. pH: 5.5-7.5 preferred. Seeds per packet: 50 Harvest: Fresh - outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water. Dried: When blooms are fully open. Uses: Cut flowers and bouquets

Callistephus chinensis. King Size Apricot China Asters are some of the most sensational cut flowers we know of. The large, pale pink flowers are showy without being garish, and luxuriant without going over the top. The elaborate flowers open up to 8cm (3”) across, with slightly curled petals of the creamiest pink. They top stems around 90cm (35”) tall and bloom all summer. Be sure to take frequent harvests of cut flowers, or at least keep the plants dead-headed to prolong and enhance the bloom time. Please follow the planting and spacing instructions closely. Annual. Moderately challenging Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun to light shade Starting Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out, in peat pots or similar. Otherwise direct sow outdoors after the last frost date. Just cover the seeds. If starting indoors, provide bright light and a soil temperature of 10-15°C (65-70°F). China Aster seedlings are very susceptible to damping off, so provide good ventilation and only water from below. Growing Space or transplant 30-45cm (12-18″) apart. This spacing is key to success later in the season, so please follow the guidance. Do not pinch back young plants. Water regularly during dry spells. This plant is particularly sensitive to over-watering, and will not thrive if over-crowded, poorly ventilated, or situated close to a heat-reflecting surface. Mulch around the plants in summer to help keep the roots cool. Callistephus is prone to a bacteria-like organism known as aster yellows. If yellow spots become an obvious problem, destroy any infected plant before the condition spreads to others. Practice strict garden rotation with China Asters: never plant them in the same spot year after year.

Common Name: Aster China King Size Apricot Flower Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis Life Cycle: Annual  Remarks: 5cm - 7cm double and semi double, light apricot/peach flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive. Blooms are similar in size but a shade lighter, with a warmer , creamier yellow tone.  The petals are only slightly curled, whereas Tower Chamois' petals are heavily curled, inward toward the centre of the bloom. Type Of Seed: Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself to have similar traits the parent plant from one generation to the next. If you are saving the seeds, as long as pollen is not shared between two varieties of the same species, the seeds should remain true to type year after year. Plant Height: 75cm When: Spring or after frost Sowing Depth + Method: Raise seedlings then transplant.  3mm deep.Spacing: 30cm apartPosition: Full Sun Days until Germination: 10 - 14 days @ 21-22° Seed to Bloom: 115 - 125 daysApprox Number of Seeds: 50 Note: Orders to Western Australia are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections upon arrival to WA

Double and semidouble apricot blooms. Prolific cut Flower. 2 1/2–3” double and semidouble, light apricot-colored flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive, blooms are similar in size and a shade lighter with a warmer (creamier yellow) tone, and petals are only slightly curled (whereas Tower Chamois’ petals are heavily curled inward toward the center of the bloom). Ht. 34–40”. Packet: 20 seeds Annual Seeds are grown organically and hand harvested in small batches here at Petal&Twig. Packaging is all recyclable. No plastic baggies. Seeds contain some chaff (petals and plant material)

Double and semidouble apricot blooms. Prolific cut Flower. 2 1/2–3” double and semidouble, light apricot-colored flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive, blooms are similar in size and a shade lighter with a warmer (creamier yellow) tone, and petals are only slightly curled (whereas Tower Chamois’ petals are heavily curled inward toward the center of the bloom). Ht. 34–40”. Packet: 20 seeds Annual Seeds are grown organically and hand harvested in small batches here at Petal&Twig. Packaging is all recyclable. No plastic baggies. Seeds contain some chaff (petals and plant material)

Double and semidouble apricot blooms. 2 1/2–3" double and semidouble, light apricot-colored flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive, blooms are similar in size and a shade lighter with a warmer (creamier yellow) tone, and petals are only slightly curled (whereas Tower Chamois' petals are heavily curled inward toward the center of the bloom). Specs: Plant Height: 34–40" Packet: 50 seeds Avg. 14,300 seeds/oz Read More

King Size Apricot - China Aster Seed (Callistephus chinensis) ~ DESCRIPTION ~ Spectacular double and semidouble light apricot-colored flowers with a touch of creamy yellow. A productive bloomer with large, slightly curled 2 1/2–3" flowers. Frequent harvesting or regular deadheading will help ensure a sensational display all summer long! Stems are about 35" in height. GardenGalSeeds are of the highest quality. ~ HOW TO GROW ~ Aster seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them to deep when planting, cover lightly. As a rule of thumb, the soil your asters reside in should stay consistently moist but never saturated. Starting Indoors (recommended): - Sow seeds 1/8" deep in seedling container, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Starting Outdoors: After the last frost date and when soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Pinching not required. ~ DETAILS ~ Non GMO Plant type: Annual, open pollinated Light preference: Sun Days to germination: 10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C) Height: 34–40" Plant spacing: 6-12" Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. pH: 5.5-7.5 preferred. Seeds per packet: 50 Harvest: Fresh - outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water. Dried: When blooms are fully open. Uses: Cut flowers and bouquets

Aster (Callistephus Tall Paeony Duchess Apricot) - What a rewarding experience to grow these spectacular annuals from Aster seeds! These Paeony Duchess Asters are breathtaking, and this soft apricot colored flower is the perfect addition to the cutting garden. These Aster flowers are very large with double incurved petals.

Dizzy Bees is a URBAN garden in a large subdivision, located on beautiful Vancouver Island on the Westcoast of Canada. While we started our journey to grow food, it soon became apparent that the bees didn’t know we were here. So, we began growing for the bees, pollinators, butterflies, birds, and one of our favorites: hummingbirds. Not only are they essential to growing food, but they each play an important role in creating a healthy ecosystem in every garden. 150 Seeds King Size Peony China Aster Callistephus chinensis Annual Height 28-32” Site: full sun Days to maturity: 110-120 days Plant spacing: 9-12” Pinch: not necessary 3" wide flowers Outstanding cut flowers Full sun to light shade Beautiful mix of Appleblossom, Apricot, Mid Blue, Pink, Red, Rose, and White Huge fully double blooms on strong upright stems with a long cutting time. One of the most beautiful and well loved Asters, is a must grow! Each vigorous plant is loaded with dozens of glowing blooms which are perfect for flower arranging and wedding work. Harvesting/Vase Life: Harvest when the outer petals on the flowers begin to open. Immediately after harvest, strip foliage off the lower half of the stem and place into water. With flower food, expect a vase life of up to 2 weeks. How to Grow: Direct sow well after last frost or Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4" deep. Space 9-12″ apart.

Up for sale is one pack of 100 Duchess Apricot Peony Aster seeds. Perfect for summer blooms these aster seeds create large 4" peony type blooms on 30" stems. We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets. CULTURE Soil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit Germination lighting: Light Germination days: 8-10 days Weeks indoor: 8 weeks Seed Depth: 1/8" Seed Spacing: 12" Plant spread: 12" Plant height: 30'' Plant type: Annual Zones: 3-8 Maturation days: 100 days A staple for many gardens Asters come in numerous varieties and we consider these tender perennials for zones 3-8 and are not recommended for extreme heat or zones 9-13. It's best to start in pots early and then transplant after your last frost in the spring. While they can be transplanted their roots prefer to not be disturbed when transplanted so it's best to use a compostable peat pot, or peat pellets, when starting early in pots and plant the whole pot instead of removing the seedling when transplanting. Sow your seeds on the surface and gently press your seed to make good contact with your pre-moistened potting mix. Do not cover or let anything else (like plastic wrap) make contact with the seeds while they are germinating. Keep your seeds moist by watering from below (do not water from above) and expose your pots to light. Aster seeds will not germinate and grow in hot temperatures. If you live in a very mild zone you can try direct seeding these in spring after your last frost. Sow on the surface of your garden bed and lightly dust with screened peat to disguise your seeds from the birds. If direct sowing we suggest you don't try and transplant your seedlings but thin to 12" spacing. Asters are sensitive to heat and mildew so we like to plant them in a area that has good air flow and that gets late afternoon shade. A quick note about Asters and a fungus called Fusarium. In the same manner how Hollyhock are very susceptible to Rust, Asters are susceptible to a natural soil born fungus called Fusarium. We recommend you dust your Aster garden area in the spring (after tilling your soil), prior to sowing your seedlings, with dustable sulfur which you can get at any home improvement or garden center. In zone 7 we dust them again around the first of July just to make sure we don't have any problems with Fusarium during the summer. Sulfur raises the PH of the surface of soil, which does not kill Fusarium, but makes it difficult for it to replicate and spread.

China aster is a sturdy flowering annual that adds vivid color to the late summer landscape. Learn how to grow and care for it right now on Gardener’s Path.

Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.China Aster seeds were first sent to Paris from China in 1728 by a Jesuit priest. This showy annual flower was cultivated in America as early as 1737 by Williamsburg's John Custis and it grew in popularity in European gardens through the 18th century. By 1804 Bernard McMahon of Philadelphia was selling eleven cultivars of Aster chinensis in a variety of "sorts" including double and quilled forms. These seeds represent a simple, single-flowered form of China Aster in shades of blue and pink with yellow centers that are good for cutting.Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date at 70 degrees F. Transplant to 6-packs or small pots once they have several true leaves, then harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost. Approximately 45-50 seeds per packet.

King Size Apricot - China Aster Seed (Callistephus chinensis) ~ DESCRIPTION ~ Spectacular double and semidouble light apricot-colored flowers with a touch of creamy yellow. A productive bloomer with large, slightly curled 2 1/2–3" flowers. Frequent harvesting or regular deadheading will help ensure a sensational display all summer long! Stems are about 35" in height. GardenGalSeeds are of the highest quality. ~ HOW TO GROW ~ Aster seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them to deep when planting, cover lightly. As a rule of thumb, the soil your asters reside in should stay consistently moist but never saturated. Starting Indoors (recommended): - Sow seeds 1/8" deep in seedling container, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Heat and reduced daylength initiate flowering. Establish plantings early to avoid short stems. Starting Outdoors: After the last frost date and when soil temperature is 65-70°F (18-21°C). Provide support. Pinching not required. ~ DETAILS ~ Non GMO Plant type: Annual, open pollinated Light preference: Sun Days to germination: 10-14 days at 70-72°F (21-22°C) Height: 34–40" Plant spacing: 6-12" Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. pH: 5.5-7.5 preferred. Seeds per packet: 50 Harvest: Fresh - outside ray florets begin to open. Place immediately in water. Dried: When blooms are fully open. Uses: Cut flowers and bouquets

Callistephus chinensis. Apricot needle China Asters are some of the most sensational cut flowers we know of. The large, pale apricot flowers are showy without being garish, and luxuriant without going over the top. The elaborate flowers open up to 8cm (3”) across, with slightly curled petals of the creamiest apricot . They top stems around 90cm (35”) tall and bloom all summer. Be sure to take frequent harvests of cut flowers, or at least keep the plants dead-headed to prolong and enhance the bloom time. Please follow the planting and spacing instructions closely. Annual. Moderately challenging Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun to light shade Starting Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out, in peat pots or similar. Otherwise direct sow outdoors after the last frost date. Just cover the seeds. If starting indoors, provide bright light and a soil temperature of 10-15°C (65-70°F). China Aster seedlings are very susceptible to damping off, so provide good ventilation and only water from below. Growing Space or transplant 30-45cm (12-18″) apart. This spacing is key to success later in the season, so please follow the guidance. Do not pinch back young plants. Water regularly during dry spells. This plant is particularly sensitive to over-watering, and will not thrive if over-crowded, poorly ventilated, or situated close to a heat-reflecting surface. Mulch around the plants in summer to help keep the roots cool. Callistephus is prone to a bacteria-like organism known as aster yellows. If yellow spots become an obvious problem, destroy any infected plant before the condition spreads to others. Practice strict garden rotation with China Asters: never plant them in the same spot year after year.

**** Combined Shipping***** Dizzy Bees is a URBAN garden in a large subdivision, located on beautiful Vancouver Island on the Westcoast of Canada. While we started our journey to grow food, it soon became apparent that the bees didn’t know we were here. So, we began growing for the bees, pollinators, butterflies, birds, and one of our favorites: hummingbirds. Not only are they essential to growing food, but they each play an important role in creating a healthy ecosystem in every garden. 50 Seeds Aster King Size China Apricot ‘Tower Chamois Apricot’ Callistephus chinensis Annual 3" wide flowers Outstanding cut flowers Full sun to light shade 35” One of the most beautiful and well loved Asters, ‘Chamois Apricot’ is a must grow! Each vigorous plant is loaded with dozens of glowing peachy-pink blooms which are perfect for flower arranging and wedding work. Details: Plant type: annual Height: 28-32” Site: full sun Days to maturity: 110-120 days Plant spacing: 9-12” Pinch: not necessary How to Grow: Start seed indoors in trays 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Don't bury seeds too deeply; lightly cover with soil or vermiculite. Space or transplant 30-45cm (12-18″) apart. Harvesting/Vase Life: Harvest when the outer petals on the flowers begin to open. Immediately after harvest, strip foliage off the lower half of the stem and place into water. With flower food, expect a vase life of up to 2 weeks.

China Asters are easy to grow and bloom when the garden starts to fade. Learn more reasons why these beauties are a great addition to the cut flower garden.

Common Name: Aster China King Size Apricot Flower Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis Life Cycle: Annual  Remarks: 5cm - 7cm double and semi double, light apricot/peach flowers. Compared to Tower Chamois, King Size Apricot plants are taller and equally as productive. Blooms are similar in size but a shade lighter, with a warmer , creamier yellow tone.  The petals are only slightly curled, whereas Tower Chamois' petals are heavily curled, inward toward the centre of the bloom. Type Of Seed: Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself to have similar traits the parent plant from one generation to the next. If you are saving the seeds, as long as pollen is not shared between two varieties of the same species, the seeds should remain true to type year after year. Plant Height: 75cm When: Spring or after frost Sowing Depth + Method: Raise seedlings then transplant.  3mm deep.Spacing: 30cm apartPosition: Full Sun Days until Germination: 10 - 14 days @ 21-22° Seed to Bloom: 115 - 125 daysApprox Number of Seeds: 50 Note: Orders to Western Australia are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections upon arrival to WA

China Asters are easy to grow and bloom when the garden starts to fade. Learn more reasons why these beauties are a great addition to the cut flower garden.