| Botanical Name | Callistephus chinensis |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Callistephus |
| Specie | chinensis |
| Local Name in Urdu | |
| Common Name | aster |
| Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Cultivar Name | china aster |
| Fragrant or Not | yes mild |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | |
| Height | 24-36 in. |
| Spacing | 6-9 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Pink Red Coral/Apricot Light Blue White/Near White |
| Growing Areas | all Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sunlight or light shade |
| Soil pH | tolerent |
| Propagation | by seed |
| Uses | ornamental flowering plant |
| Other Details | Attractive in mixed flower beds, borders, planters and window boxes, China asters (Callistephus chinensis) produce bright double blooms throughout the spring and early summer. This annual flower comes in shades of white, pink, purple, red, yellow and blue. China aster performs best in full sunlight or light shade and fast-draining nutrient-rich soils. With the proper care, China aster plants will produce continuous blooms that will brighten the landscape. water them occasionally and Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy, as the roots will rot with too much moisture.Fertilize the plants with a 10-10-10 water-soluble fertilizer every 14 days throughout the growing season. Mix 1 tablespoon fertilizer with 1 gallon water. Pour the fertilizer directly onto the ground around the plants.Clip off the terminal buds with a pair of pruning snips from each plant one month after their planting date. Make the cut just above the second set of leaves. This will encourage lateral branching and increase flower bud formation.Cut off spent flowers as soon as possible with pruning snips. Cut just above the first set of leaves located underneath the bloom. Regular deadheading will encourage the plants to keep blooming. |
