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China Aster 'Florette Champagne'

Callistephuschinensis

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Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)

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Species

chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)

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Synonym

Aster chinensis

Aster sinensis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Kalama, Washington

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