China Aster Blend is a beloved annual flower that brings reliable, colorful blooms to gardens across hardiness zones 2 through 11. These plants reach 24 to 30 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, creating substantial, garden-filling presence without overwhelming smaller spaces. Growing best in full sun to partial shade with moderate water and neutral to slightly acidic soil, China Aster Blend thrives when started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplanted out once soil temperatures stabilize at 65°F.
Partial Sun
Moderate
2-11
30in H x 18in W
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China Aster Blend delivers generous clusters of blooms on sturdy stems that are ready to cut or display in the garden. The blend nature of this cultivar means you'll experience a range of colors in a single packet, creating spontaneous garden combinations that feel both intentional and joyfully unpredictable. Its cold hardiness down to zone 2 makes it one of the few annual asters that can push into truly northern gardens without flinching, while gardeners in mild climates can sow it in late summer for winter flowering.
China Aster Blend excels as a cut flower, with stems sturdy enough to last well in arrangements. The mixed color palette makes it especially useful for creating bouquets without needing to grow multiple single-color varieties separately. These flowers are also excellent choices for mixed borders and cottage-style gardens where their generous height can anchor the middle layer of plantings.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. In mild climates, sow in late summer for winter bloom. Keep soil at 65°F for germination.
Transplant out 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature reaches at least 65°F. Space plants 12 inches apart.
Sow outside 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F. In mild climates, sow in late summer for winter bloom.
Cut stems for arrangements once flowers are fully open, using a clean knife or sharp shears to make angled cuts. Harvest in early morning when stems are fully hydrated for longest vase life.
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