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Aster, Starlight Mix

Aster, Starlight  Aster, Starlight

Common Name
Biological Name
Type
Height
Spread
Blooms
Sun
Soil Type
Water
pH
USDA Zones
Aster, Starlight
Callistephus Chinensis
Annual
24 Inches
12-14 inches
Summer/Fall
Sun/Partial Shade
Rich
Moist , well drained
6.0-6.5
North America
Planted in our Front Office Beds 220410.

Aster Starlight Mix Callistephus Chinensis is a fast-growing annual aster. Commonly called China Aster the plant reaches 24 inches in height and produces spectacular, large, pink, purple, white, and deep rose flowers that are shaped like sea urchin with a golden eye in the center. Starlight Aster blooms from summer to fall, and the fragrant aster flowers are very attractive to butterflies and bees.
Aster Starlight Mix is extremely showy flower that is long time favorite for growing in cutting gardens. Starlight Aster is a superior bedding and border plant, and it is also widely grown in containers. Callistephus Chinensis can be planted in loam or sandy soil, and the full sun is preferable. Aster Starlight is a perfect cut flower with long, strong floral stems.

Information on this page is from Missouri Botanical Gardens,
Dave’s Garden, All things Plants, Texas Superstar or Aggie Horticulture

This page last updated or reviewed [220414-250914]

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