King Size Appleblossom

SKU: FL4005
Almost pure white and blush deep coral pink as they age, these elaborate flowers open up to 8cm (3") across, with slightly curled petals. They top stems around 102cm (40") tall and bloom all summer. Be sure to take frequent harvests of cut flowers. Read More

Exposure Full sun

Matures 105-119 days

Season Spring

Average Seeds Per Gram 507 ?

Click here for more options
Notify When Available
*Please note, this product cannot be shipped to the USA.
See our FAQs for more info.
Cut Flowers
Shipping & Returns

West Coast Seeds ships anywhere in North America. However, we are not able to ship garlic, potatoes, asparagus crowns, bulbs, onion sets, Mason bee cocoons, or nematodes outside of Canada.

Seeds of Growth

For every order online, we donate a pack of seeds to gardens and communities worldwide through our Seeds of Growth program, supporting sustainable growth and local food systems.

Similar to King Size Appleblossom Shop All
Cut Flowers
King Size Appleblossom
King Size Appleblossom

Aster

King Size Appleblossom

From $4.69

- +
Cut Flowers

Aster

King Size Formula Mix

From $4.69

- +
Cut Flowers
King Size White
King Size White

Aster

King Size White

From $4.69

- +
Attracts Pollinators Cut Flowers
The Blues Mix
The Blues Mix
The Blues Mix

Aster

The Blues Mix

From $4.49

- +
Cut Flowers

Aster

King Size Pink

From $4.69

- +
Cut Flowers
King Size Apricot
King Size Apricot
King Size Apricot

Aster

King Size Apricot

From $4.69

- +
Attracts Pollinators Cut Flowers
The Roses Mix
The Roses Mix

Aster

The Roses Mix

From $4.49

- +
Cut Flowers
King Size Mid-Blue
King Size Mid-Blue

Aster

King Size Mid-Blue

From $4.69

- +
King Size Appleblossom

Product Details

Callistephus chinensis. King Size Appleblossom China Asters are some of the most sensational cut flowers we know of. The large flowers are showy without being garish, and luxuriant without going over the top. They open almost pure white and blush deep coral pink as they age. The elaborate flowers open up to 8cm (3") across, with slightly curled petals. They top stems around 102cm (40") 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.

Quick Facts:

    • Callistephus chinensis seeds
    • 8cm (3") wide flowers
    • Outstanding cut flowers
    • Annual

NOTIFY ME WHEN AVAILABLE

We'll notify you when this product is back in stock.

King Size Appleblossom

We don't share your information with others.

Your notification has been registered.  Click to close!

All About King Size Appleblossom

Latin

Latin
Callistephus chinensis
Family: Asteraceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Moderately challenging

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Starting

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 21-22C (70-72F). China Aster seedlings are very susceptible to damping off, so provide good ventilation and only water from below.

Growing

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.

How to Grow China Aster

Step 1

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 18-21°C (65-70°F). China Aster seedlings are very susceptible to damping off, so provide good ventilation and only water from below.

Step 2

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.

Tips

Customer Reviews & Questions