What is Chinese aster?
Chinese aster is known as the scientific name callistephus chinensis , which reflects the Chinese origin of the plant. The original aster from China had white flowers and diameted the height of about 24 inches (61 centimeters), but as the popularity of the plant has spread, growers developed new varieties with various growth habits and a wide range of color selections. Today, different varieties range from 6 to 36 inches (15 to 91 centimeters) and flowers can be white, purple, red, yellow, blue or pink. The flowers bloom at the top of the long, leaf stems. Remarkable star -shaped flowers have made this plant very popular in gardeners and florists.
Chinese aster is annual that blooms in the summer and early autumn. It is not as durable as most other popular garden plants, but some gardeners believe that beautiful flowers are worth special care. Chinese aster must be regularly connected because there is no tolerant of drough and plants must be a ray to eliminate HMYZ pests, illness and all weeds that could compete for the same nutrients. This plant can be grown in full sun or partial shadow. It should not be overloaded or planted in the same place for two years in a row to prevent fungal diseases transmitted in the soil, which normally infect the Chinese aster in delay.
Higher varieties of Chinese Aster are popular for cuttings used in flowers arrangements. Different varieties have different flower times, so a gardener who wants to grow a stable offer of Chinese aster for cuttings can achieve several different methods. One way is to amaze the planting of one diversity of Chinese asters to ensure a stable supply throughout the growing season. Another method is to plant different varieties of Chinese aster with different flower times to enjoy beautiful flowers throughout the season. Flowers and leaves should be removed when they start to disappear because it povThe growth of new flowers and leaves will be built.
Chinese aster are best promoted seeds. Seeds can be sown inside six to seven weeks before the last frost, and then seedlings can be transplanted 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters) apart in well -drained nutrient -rich soil. Shorter varieties create beautiful garden boundaries and higher cultivars provide a striking background that contrasts beautifully with attractive leaves. The flowers of some varieties are very similar to chrysanthemums, but they do not have the hardy mothers and still require special care.