Callistephus chinensis - 40-60 CM C5

Description
A sunny location and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Callistephus sinensis, Aster chinensis.

Bulletpoints
* Permanent bloomer * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Growth habit
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Tasks
- Sow in trays or seed trays: In the period from March to April.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves.

Flower
The lilac, pink, rose and red flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tubs, pruning, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture