Tower Series
Tower Chamois Aster is a stunning cultivar of Callistephus chinensis that produces gorgeous blushed peachy-pink, peony-like blooms resembling an elegant mum. This is a cut flower powerhouse, reaching 28 to 32 inches tall with up to 20 long stems per plant, it flowers reliably in about 110 days. Perfect for gardeners seeking generous, uniform stems for arrangements rather than bedding displays.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
32in H x ?in W
Perennial
High
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What sets Tower Chamois Aster apart is its generous stem production and exceptional cutting performance. The blushed peachy-pink coloring has real depth and elegance, nothing flat or washed out. Each plant generates multiple long stems suitable for cutting, and the peony-like form of the blooms creates that full, romantic look that florists prize. This is the variety to grow if you're filling vases rather than massing color in a border.
Tower Chamois Aster is grown primarily as a cut flower. The long stems and full blooms make it ideal for fresh arrangements, where the peachy-pink color and peony-like form bring elegance to bouquets and table displays.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds on the surface or press them lightly into moist seed-starting mix, as they benefit from light to germinate. Keep the soil temperature warm (around 70°F) and maintain consistent moisture. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they develop their first true leaves.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting out. Transplant after the last frost date when soil has warmed, spacing plants 12 inches apart with 12 inches between rows. Handle seedlings carefully to avoid damaging the emerging stems.
Direct sow seeds after the last frost date once soil has warmed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7 to 10 days.
Harvest Tower Chamois Aster stems when the blooms are fully open but still fresh, cutting in the early morning when stems are most turgid. Cut stems at least 12 inches long, removing the lower leaves before placing in water. The peony-like flowers continue to open slightly in the vase, so cut them at the peak you prefer for display.
Pinch out the central growing tip when seedlings are 4 to 6 inches tall to encourage branching and increase stem production. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering period and redirect energy into new flower production.
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